OPINION-MARKING

SIGNALS
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCY (MELC):

•Use opinion-marking signals to

share ideas.
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this lesson, you should be able
to:
a. distinguish a fact from an opinion
statement; and
b. identify the different opinion-marking
signals and share your ideas in specific topic
using appropriate signals.
REVIEW:

1. These are used to aid in the

understanding of a text.
a. textual aids
b. diagrams
c. tools
REVIEW:

2. a. graph
b. table
c. map
REVIEW:
2. Why should a visual-verbal relationship be determined in tables,
charts and maps?
a. To know the similarities between the figures and the ideas of the
text.
b. To create artistic representations of the data found in the text.
c. To easily understand the ideas presented in the text.
OPINION-MARKING
SIGNALS
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCY (MELC):

•Use opinion-marking signals to

share ideas.
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this lesson, you should be able
to:
a. distinguish a fact from an opinion
statement; and
b. identify the different opinion-marking
signals and share your ideas in specific topic
using appropriate signals.
 FACT OR OPINION?

1. Isabela is the second largest

province in the Philippines.
FACT
 The largest province in the Philippines is Palawan
with 17,030.75 square kilometers. Isabela, 12,414.93
square kilometers.
Let’s see the difference between Palawan and
Isabela in terms of land area.
Palawan 17, 030.75 square kilometers
Isabela - 12, 414.93 square kilometers
4,615.82 square kilometers
 FACT OR OPINION?

2. I believe that Isabela is the

best province in the
Philippines.
OPINION
 FACT OR OPINION?

3. Magat Dam is the major

source of power and water
supply in Northern Luzon.
FACT
 WHAT ARE FACTS?
Facts are statements that are true and can be verified
objectively or proven. In other words, a fact is true and
correct no matter what.
examples:
- The sun is a star.
- Humans are mammals.
- Living things are made up of one or more cells.
 WHAT ARE OPINIONS?

Opinions are statements that reflect the views or ideas

that people have about subjects and topics.
For example, your friend says: All ice cream is tasty.
WHY ARE ROAD/TRAFFIC SIGNS IMPORTANT?
 ROAD SIGNS
• The road signs are there to ensure our safety
while driving.
• These markers also allow drivers to know their
required speed limit on certain points.
• They will also tell you where and when to turn so
that you will not hit any vehicle from the opposing
direction.
 OPINION-MARKING SIGNALS
• These are signal words that can help the reader identify
an opinion. Through these words, the reader can follow
the direction of a writer’s thoughts.
• Also, opinion-marking signals are words or phrases used
to show feelings, emotions and attitudes towards
something.
• They are helpful clues in the forms of words and phrases
that assist us in identifying opinion statements.
TYPES OF OPINION-MARKING SIGNALS

• Introductory Phrases
• Concluding Phrases
• Supporting Opinions
• Introducing Details
• Cause/Effect
• Comparison/Contrast
 INTRODUCING DETAILS

They introduce details about the opinion.

for example
as evidence
in support of this
in fact
for instance
 INTRODUCING DETAILS

Living in a condominium is all right, but

it has its limitations - for example, you
don't have your own garden.
 INTRODUCING DETAILS

Some people are intimidated by his

size, but in fact he's a gentle giant.
 CAUSE/EFFECT
These are signal words that show cause and effect:
since
caused by
in effect
because of
brought about
consequently
 CAUSE/EFFECT

They say that the plane crash was

caused by human error, not mechanical
failure.
 *FACT

Based on the final investigation of the

Aviation experts, the plane crash was
caused by human error, and not
mechanical failure.
 COMPARE/CONTRAST

These are words that are used to point out similarities

and differences between two concepts.
similarly compared to
likewise as well as
in like manner on the other hand
 COMPARE/CONTRAST

Jerry is a hard-working man as well as his

parents.
 INTRODUCTORY
PHRASE

In my own opinion, living

in a province remains better
than in a city.
 SUPPORTING
OPINION COMPARISON/
CONTRAST
First, province life is much
more serene and stress-free living
compared to the big city. Due to the
greater number of trees than the
human population, the air we breathe
in the province remains fresher and
healthier.
 SUPPORTING COMPARISON/
OPINION CONTRAST
Second, all the things that you
buy in the province are cheaper
compared to the city. The price of all
commodities is very affordable, and
you can also buy fresh vegetables on
the farm and the most amazing is that
you can pick them by yourself. All
fresh and new.
 SUPPORTING INTRODUCING
OPINION DETAILS
Third, housing in the province
costs cheaper than in the city. For
example, a 26-square-meter condo unit in
Makati is worth Php3M for the pre-
selling price, but a 120-square meter
house and lot in Isabela is approximately
Php1.5M. Because of this, many people
choose to live in the province because
they don’t need to rent a house or pay
CAUSE AND
more bills monthly. EFFECT
 CONCLUDING
PHRASE
For the reasons above, living in
the province is better than the city
because of its rural areas and wide-
open spaces. It’s a place to enjoy
nature in peace and quiet with less
congestion, noise pollution, and
overpopulation.
INTRODUCTORY
PHRASE

There is no doubt that, living in

the city makes you close to almost
everything. Hospitals, shopping
malls, government institutions,
schools, and almost everything that
will afford you a very convenient
living.
SUPPORTING
OPINIONS
In the first place, living in the city
provides people with thousands of career
choices and bigger paychecks.
Professionals have access to large
businesses, hospitals and educational
facilities for work opportunities.
Compared to the provincial wage rate, a
city offers a larger amountCOMPARISON/
of salary.
CONTRAST
SUPPORTING
OPINIONS CAUSE AND
EFFECT

Furthermore, cities provide the

best education because libraries and
museums are available in cities. In
support of this, the top colleges and
universities are in the cities.
INTRODUCING
DETAILS
SUPPORTING COMPARISON/
OPINION CONTRAST

Additionally, cities have the

best medical services compared to
the province, which means that
city residents can immediately get
medical treatment if they get sick
or hurt.
CONCLUDING
PHRASE

As you can see, living in the

city is better than living in the
province. Cities offer better job
opportunities, high quality
education and the best medical
services.
 #OPINION
Which is better, life in the city or in the province? Why?
Comment down your opinions.

*I think _______________ because _________.

*In my opinion, ____________ because ____________.
 1. How do
you feel
about the
people in the
picture?

*I feel ____
because
_________.
2. For you, is
it safe for the
children to
swim in the
river?
*For me,
_________
because
_________.
EVALUATION
1. What do we call phrases or
statements that cue or suggest opinion?
a. Marking Signals
b. Opinion-Marking Signals
c. Opinionated Signals
2. Which sentence expresses an
opinion?
a. The sun is a star.
b. Stars are balls of hot gas.
c. I think your eyes are like stars.
3. "I think that COVID 19 has forced teachers
and students to be more creative."
Which part of the sentence signals an
opinion?
a. I think that...
b. COVID 19 has forced
c. teachers and students
 Assignment:

What is your opinion

about the limited face to
face classes?