Fact or Opinion

Differences Between a Fact and an Opinion

 Let’s try to analyze the sentences.

 Mango is the most delicious fruit in the Philippines.

 I believe The Pirates of the Caribbean has fantastic special effects.
 Christmas is the best time of the year.
 Christmas in the Philippines is celebrated every 25th of December.
 Online classes started last August among HAU teachers and students.
 What is the difference between a fact and
an opinion?
 What is the difference between a fact and
an opinion?

 A fact is a statement that can be  An opinion is a statement that

verified. It can be proven to be expresses a feeling, an attitude,
true or false through objective a value judgment, or a belief. It
evidence, supporting details and is a statement that is neither true
proofs. nor false.
Examples of factual statements

 The Philippines has lots of Covid 19 cases.

 Many countries have been affected by the pandemic.
 Despite the pandemic, education in the Philippines is still
administered through online and blended learning.
 Blended learning is another option being taken in other schools.
 Young people aging 21 years old and below are not allowed entry in
the malls.
Examples of Opinionated statements

 The Corona Virus is the worst to hit many countries in the world.
 Washing of hands often is the best way to stop the spread of the virus.
 By just eating a healthy diet, one can boost his immune system.
 The hot climate in the Philippines can slow down the pacing of Covid 19.
 Inhaling steam from boiling water with salt is an effective way to stop the virus
from infecting your lungs.
Just REMEMBER…
 A FACT is a statement that is proven to be
true and correct; it is supported with proofs
You see? It’s not so and evidences.
difficult to identify
which statement is a  An OPINION however , is based on one’s
fact and which is an judgment, personal observation and hearsay.
opinion.
Let’s try this exercise!

 1. Online classes at HAU began on the 24th of August.

 2, Christmas in the Philippines is something that all of us are excited about.
 3. Jose Mari Chan is a well-known singer who wrote a heart-warming Christmas
song.
 4. Christmas will not be so festive this year because of the pandemic.
 5. The best gift we may receive this Christmas is love.
More exercises…

Go to SB #25, pp. 192 -197 and answer Starter,

Reinforcer and Challenger
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Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner

Quality of Writing Piece was written in an Piece was written in an Piece had little style or Piece had no style or
extraordinary style and interesting style and voice voice voice
voice Somewhat informative and Gives some new Gives no new
Very informative and organized information but poorly information and very
well-organized organized poorly organized

Grammar, Usage & Virtually no spelling, Few spelling and punctuation A number of spelling, So many spelling,
Mechanics punctuation or errors, minor grammatical punctuation or punctuation and
grammatical errors errors grammatical errors grammatical errors that it
interferes with the
meaning