FACTS

and
OPINION
 FACTS
is a statement that is true and can be verified
objectively, or proven. An information used as
evidence or as part of a report or news article.
Example:
 
OPINION
  are your own views of certain issues or
concerns. Statements that express
someone’s feelings, attitudes,
judgement, or beliefs.
 
 
Example:
 
 
For Robin Padilla, the Filipino actors are
more handsome than Korean actors.
 
Here are some phrases that you can use to
state an opinion…
 I think…  I feel…
 From my point of
 In my view…
view…
 I believe…  In my opinion…
 From my  It seems to me
perspective…
that…
 What are the
differences between
facts and opinion?
Why is it important that we
need to learn how to
disseminate information
and know what is fact and
mere opinion?
How do you approach
someone who is
misinformed?
 ACTIVITY
Direction: Compose a paragraph
consisting facts and opinion. Give at
least two (2) facts and three (3)
opinions about the assigned topic per
group.
RUBRIC

5 4 3
(Excellent) (Good) (Fair)
Content The use of Either The facts
both facts the use of and
and facts or opinions
opinions opinions are
are critical. are difficult to
shallow. distinguish
Presentation Confidence Confident Confident
in in writing in giving
presenting a fact but opinions
facts and hesitant but not in
opinions. in giving facts.
opinion.
Grammar Consistent Has few The errors
and has errors but confuses
few errors. is not the
consistent readers
 TRUE OR FALSE
DIRECTION: Get ¼ sheet of paper. Write TRUE if the statement is true
and FALSE if it is false. If the statement is false, underline the word or phrase
that makes it wrong.

1. More will believe you if what you express is strongly

supported with information that are true and correct.
2. Fact is a statement that is true and can be verified
subjectively, or proven.
3. Opinions are your own views of certain issues or
concerns.
4. Facts will add to the credibility and validity of your
opinion.
5. Disinformation is false, misleading, or out-of-context
content shared without an intent to deceive.
 ASSIGNMENT
1. What is the importance of expressing an
opinion?
2. Why is it essential to add facts to your `
opinion?
3. Define Literary Criticism.