Learning

Objectives:
1. Determine the relevance and
truthfulness of the ideas in the material
used between fact and opinion;
2. Evaluate the weight of statements
based on its worth in the ideas being
presented;
3. Supply correct answers to given
exercises
 Fact Opinion
A fact should be based on An opinion is usually your
observation or research and it assumption or your personal
is not debatable since the view and it is debatable
information is true. because an opinion is not
(according to, the annual report always true.
confirms, scientists have (bad,
(all, always,
worse, likely,
good, better,
never, seem,
best,
discovered) possibly,
worthwhile,
probably,
worthless,
should,
etc.)
etc. )

Example: Example:
For me, covid-19 is not enough
Covid-19 is an infectious
to make anyone paranoid when
disease caused by a newly
in public places.
discovered coronavirus.
2. Can
Can the
3. Can the statement
1. the statement
be statement
verified be proved
observed
by witnesses,
be or in practice
manuscripts, or operation?
or documents?
demonstrated to be true?
 LOCATING JUDGMENT WORDS
1. Purchasing a brand new car is a terrible waste of money.
2. Many wonderful vegetarian cookbooks are available in the
bookstores.
3. Of all the film version of Victor Hugo’s novel Les Misérables,
the 1935 version starring Charles Laughton is the best.
4. The introductory biology textbook comes with an amazing
CDROM.
5. Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity are engaged in a
worthwhile activity.
DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN FACT
AND OPINION
[1] Flowering plants that are native to the South include
FACT
purple coneflower and rose verbena. [2] In the view of many
OPINION
longtime gardeners, these two plants are an essential part of
the Southern landscape. [3] Trees that are native
FACTto the South
include a variety of oaks, as well as flowering dogwoods and
redbuds. [4] Dogwoods are specially lovely, with their white,
OPINION
pink, or coral blossoms announcing the arrival of spring. [5]
For fall color, the deep red of the Virginia willow makes a
OPINION
spectacular show in the native Southern garden.
 Main Idea
Supporting details
Main idea is the most Supporting details can
important thought be defined as additional
about the topic. The information that
topic is the person, explain, define, or
place, thing, or idea prove an idea.
being written about.
 How to find a main idea?
Read the text and ask yourself. “What
1 Find the topic.
or who is the article about?” or “What
does the author want me to know
about the topic?”
Homeless people have many problems. In
winter, it’s hard to stay warm and it gets
too hot in summer. It’s also hard to keep
things safe without a home. Worst is the
lack of privacy.
 How to find a main idea?

2 Read the first and last sentence of the paragraph.

Authors often state the main idea near the
beginning or end of a paragraph.

Homeless people have many problems. In

winter, it’s hard to stay warm and it gets
too hot in summer. It’s also hard to keep
things safe without a home. Worst is the
lack of privacy.
 How to find supporting details?

Homeless details
Supporting people have manythe
describe
problems.
main idea.In winter, it’s hard
They make to stay
the main
warm
ideaand it getsand
stronger tooclearer.
hot in summer.
They
It’s also hard to keep things
prove the value of the main idea. safe
without a home. Worst is the lack of
privacy.
 Paragraph #2

Topic
Main idea: Mother gorilla do a lotMain
foridea
their babies.
Mother gorillas
Supporting detaildo a lot nurse
1: They for their
their babies.
babies.
They nurse
Supporting detailtheir babies.
2: They protectThey protect
them from danger.
them from
Supporting detaildanger. And
3: And they they
teach theteach the to
tiny gorillas
get along with other gorillas.
tiny gorillas how to get along with other
gorillas.
 Main idea Supporting details 1

Lenny is an excellent student. She is

intelligent. She is responsible.
Supporting details 2

Lenny always does her homework,

pporting details 3

and she is never late for class. As a

result of her hard work, Lenny is
one of the best students in school.
 Stated Main idea Determining
The point the writer wants Supporting details
to make about the subject
is clearly identifiable in 1. Decide which details helps
the sentence. to further the story line.
2. Decide which details help
Implied Main idea you to understand the main
The point the writer wants to idea.
make about the subject is 3. Answer question raised by
not clearly identifiable in the the main idea (who, what,
sentence. The reader must when, why, or how)
dig for it.
Question #1
“The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys,
toucans, and macaws live in the rain forest.
Butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.”
What is the main idea?
A. Sloths and tapirs are other creatures that live in
the rain forest.
B. The rain forest is home to many creatures.
C. Monkeys, toucans, and macaws live in the rain
forest.
Question #2
“Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They
also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together
with their teammates. ” What is the main idea?
A. They also learn how to control the ball so they can
eventually score.
B. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.
C. Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
Question #3

“Swimming is one thing that can be done at the

beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be
enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of
fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people
simply like to sunbathe.”

What is the implied main idea?

Fun things to do at the beach.