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LESSON PLAN for DEMONSTRATION TEACHING

English
Complete header: Grade 7
● subject Quarter 3
Andrie D. Gonzales
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The learners demonstrate their multiliteracies and communicative competence in

evaluating informational texts (expository texts and
journalistic texts: news and press releases, and features) for clarity of meaning, purpose,
Content Standard
and target audience as a foundation for
publishing original informational texts.

The learners analyze the style, form, and features of informational texts (expository
texts, news and press releases, and features);
evaluate informational texts for clarity of meaning, purpose, and target audience; and
Performance
Standard
compose and publish original multimodal
informational texts (expository texts, news and press releases, and features) using
appropriate forms and structures that represent their
meaning, purpose, and target audience.
Distinguish facts from claims/ opinions: (3. statement of fact-based opinions)
Learning
Competency
Objectives At the end of the lesson, the students must be able to:
Paste DLC No. __ a. Cognitive: Differentiate facts from opinions/opinions;
& Statement below:
Distinguish facts
from claims/ b. Affective: show awareness of the importance of truth; and
opinions: (3.
statement of fact-
based opinions)
c. Psychomotor: identify examples of facts and claims/opinions from a given
statement.

Topic
Statements of Fact and Opinion
Paste DLC No. __
& Statement below:
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Distinguish facts
from claims/
opinions: (3.
statement of fact-
based opinions)

Value Love of Truth

(Intellectual Dimension)
Paste Affective
objective below:
show awareness of
the importance of
truth

Value Concept: Distinguishing facts from opinions promotes truth and accuracy in evaluating
(Explain in 2 to informational texts, urging learners to seek truth. Therefore, integrating the love of truth
3 short sentences into the lesson develops the qualities needed for evaluating texts or statements, helping
to answer the learners enhance their critical thinking skills and make informed judgments based on
question: How is
truth.
this value related
to the topic?)

Values Picture Analysis

Integration
Strategy

Phase of the LP Preparatory Activity: Motivation

for the actual
values integration

Six (6) Blackburn, S. W. (2023). Truth. Encyclopedia Britannica.

RELATED
References https://www.britannica.com/topic/truth-philosophy-and-logic
(in APA 7th edition
format, INDENT
please)
Financial Crime Academy. (2024). Understanding the Difference Between Fact and

Opinion. Financial Crime Academy.

https://financialcrimeacademy.org/difference-between-fact-and-opinion/

#:~:text=Differentiating%20between%20fact%20and%20opinion%20in%20a

%20text%20is%20essential,be%20proven%20true%20or%20false.

Freeman, J. (n.d.). Fact and Opinion. Edrawsoft. https://www.edrawsoft.com/fact-and-

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opinion.html

Key Differences. (2017). Difference Between Fact and Opinion (with Comparison

Chart). https://keydifferences.com/difference-between-fact-and-opinion.html

National Library Board. (n.d.). How do you differentiate between fact and opinion?

https://sure.nlb.gov.sg/tng/surevivors-activity5/

Prifysgol Aberystwyth University. (n.d.). News and Media: Facts vs Opinion.

https://libguides.aber.ac.uk/c.php?g=688883&p=4930099

Traditional Materials:
 Laptop
 Internet
 Headphones
Materials  Cellphone
Digital Materials:
 Canva
 Google Docs
 Google Forms
 Tutorialspoint Whiteboard

PHASES OF THE
LESSON PLAN
based on the subject
assigned to you

***Preparatory A. Routine
Activity -Prayer
-Greetings
Love of Truth -Attendance
b. show -Classroom rules
awareness of the B. Motivation
importance of Fact or Bluff
truth Direction: Students will analyze the images alongside their corresponding
statements. They will press the like reaction button if the statement is factual and
dislike button if it is a bluff.
Picture Statement Correct
Answer
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The Earth is flat. Bluff

Mount Everest is the Fact

tallest mountain in the
world.

The five-second rule Bluff

for food dropped on
the floor prevents
contamination.

The human skeleton is Fact

composed of 206
bones.

Men are more Bluff

superior than women.

https://www.canva.com/design/DAF-thXsrcs/bKun076s00a8s05DUfzQCw/edit?
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C-A-B Processing Questions Expected Answers

C 1. How did you find the -I found the activity easy

activity? because the pictures and
the statements matched up
well, so it was simple to
decide whether each
statement was true or not.

C 2. How did you - I examined the picture

determine if a statement and analyzed the statement
was true or false, and can to see if it aligned with the
you explain how you photo. If the statement
decided on each matched what I observed,
statement? it was more likely to be
factual, and I also based
some decisions on my
knowledge of what was
true.

C 3. What similarities did -They all contain the truth.

you notice among the
statements that you
identified as factual?

A 4. Do you think it is - Knowing the truth is

important to know the important so that we aren't
truth? Why or why not? misled or deceived.

A 5. Can you recall a -I used to believe the

situation where you were rumor my friend told me
misled or deceived by and it turned out to be fake
information that initially news.
appeared to be factual?

A 6. How does knowing the -Understanding the truth

truth impact your is crucial for making
understanding of a topic informed decisions.
or situation?

B 7. How can you -I determine whether a

determine whether a statement is factual by
statement is factual or validating the information
not? to credible sources.
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Opinion
● Opinions are
expressions of personal
beliefs, preferences, or
judgments that cannot
be objectively proven
true or false.
● Subjective: they are
influenced by personal
feelings, beliefs, and
perspectives, which vary
from person to person.
● Created: they are
formed through personal
interpretations,
perspectives, and
subjective judgments.
Developmental
Activities ● Examples:
1. Taylor Swift is better
than Ariana Grande.
2. Basketball is the best
sport to play.
3. Green is the most
beautiful color.
Fact
● Facts are statements or
pieces of information
that are objectively true
and can be proven to be
true.
● Objective: they are
based on empirical
evidence and verifiable
data that exist that are
universally acceptable.
● Discovered: they are
uncovered through
objective observations,
evidence, and empirical
validation.
● Examples:
1. The capital of the
Philippines is Manila.
2. There are 7 continents
in the world.
3. Pacific Ocean is the
largest ocean in the
world

What is a Fact-Based Opinion?

● Fact-based opinion is an opinion that is grounded in factual information or
evidence.
● While opinions are inherently subjective, a fact-based opinion is formed by
considering verifiable facts, data, or evidence based on objective reality to
support one's viewpoint.
● Examples:
1. Based on the evidence provided by studies, I believe that climate change is
primarily caused by human activities.
2. Considering the findings of different researches, I am convinced that everyone
should be vaccinated to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Importance of Knowing How to Distinguish Facts from Opinions:

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 Clarity in Understanding: Distinguishing facts from opinions enhances clarity,

providing a clear foundation for comprehending information accurately.
 Informed Decision-Making: The ability to differentiate between facts and
opinions helps individuals to make informed decisions based on truth.
 Fosters Critical Thinking: Recognizing the difference between facts and
opinions encourages the development of critical thinking skills, enabling
individuals to analyze information more critically.
 Develops Media and Information Literacy: Knowing how to distinguish
between facts and opinions helps netizens to critically assess the credibility and
reliability of various sources on the internet.

PPT Link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF-vAIHAx0/-

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Closure Text Analysis

Activities
Spot it!

The students will analyze and evaluate an informational text. They will highlight factual
statements with green and statements of opinion with orange.

The Philippines is an archipelago comprising over 7,000 islands in Southeast Asia1. Its
capital city is Manila, which serves as the economic, political, and cultural center of the
country2. The Philippines boasts a rich cultural heritage, influenced by centuries of
colonization and trade with neighboring countries3. It is home to some of the most
resilient, talented, and hospitable people in the world4. No wonder many tourists are
drawn to the Philippines for its culture, breathtaking destinations, and amazing people 5.
Indeed, it is more fun in the Philippines6.
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The teacher will provide a Google Docs link and will instruct the students to make a
copy of the file before answering.

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19IBud5If47--zdwODUwpk-
Lxa3pz0lxSUzFROk8mwrc/edit?usp=sharing

Answer Key:

Green Hughlight:
The Philippines is an archipelago comprising over 7,000 islands in Southeast Asia1. Its
capital city is Manila, which serves as the economic, political, and cultural center of the
country2. The Philippines boasts a rich cultural heritage, influenced by centuries of
colonization and trade with neighboring countries3.

Orange Highlight:
It is home to some of the most resilient, talented, and hospitable people in the world 4.
No wonder many tourists are drawn to the Philippines for its culture, breathtaking
destinations, and amazing people5. Indeed, it is more fun in the Philippines6.
Assessment:

Direction: The students will choose F is the statement is a fact and O if the statement is
an opinion.
1. Ube is the best-tasting ice cream flavor from the Philippines.
2. Leni Robredo is the 14th vice president of the Philippines.
Evaluation 3. The three stars in the Philippine flags symbolize Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
4. Filipino cuisine is the most diverse and flavorful in the world.
5. Marcos era was a Golden Age for the Philippines.

Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1fi_EzxKqgSfX398StwFs5O2zQDnCJJ_
puR5tJA0tNVSYwA/viewform?usp=sharing
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Answers:
1. O
2. F
3. F
4. O
5. O

Assignment/ Assignment:
Agreement
The students will search for an opinion-editorial article online and list down 5 facts and
5 opinions stated in the article.

Title of the Article:

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Author:

Facts Opinions

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