EN11A-EAPP-Id-f-11 Forming Facts or Opinions.pptx

facts vs opinion

1. Fact or Opinion Quiz Show

2. A fact is a true statement. Some facts never change. But some facts can change. A fact that does change: MARCOS JR. is the President of the Republic of the Philippines. A fact that can change: This food is hot.

3. An opinion is a statement that tells what someone thinks. Opinions can also can change.

4. Can you tell if the following statements are facts or opinions? Let’s practice.

5. Fact Every year except leap year has 365 days. Opinion

6. Oops! That statement is a fact.

7. Correct! That statement is a fact.

8. Fact French fries taste better with ketchup. Opinion

9. OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.

10. Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.

11. Fact Maple, oak, and pine are types of trees. Opinion

12. OOPS! That statement is a fact. OH…NUTS!

13. Correct! That statement is a fact. You’re doing GREAT!

14. Fact Computers are the best invention ever! Opinion

15. OOPS! That statement is an opinion …but I’d have to agree with it!

16. Correct! That statement is an opinion …and I’d have to agree with it!

17. Fact I think I look terrible in orange. Opinion

18. OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think you look marvelous in orange.

19. Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think you look marvelous in orange.

20. Fact Mother is working in the garden. Opinion

21. OOPS! That statement is a fact. Get the idea?

22. Correct! That statement is a fact. Now you’re getting the idea!

23. Pizza is the best tasting food. Fact Opinion

24. OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think burgers are best.

25. Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think burgers are best.

26. Forming Opinions Based on Facts

27. OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify the facts from a given selection. 2. Express opinions from the given facts. 3. Produce a campaign advertisement showing opinion about a given fact.

28. ANALYSIS 1. What is the importance of giving opinions or personal views about a fact? 2. How did you arrive on your opinions or personal views?

29. Abstraction 1. What is an opinion? 2. What is a fact?

30. Facts and Opinions An opinion is a feeling, judgment, belief, or conclusion that cannot be proven true by objective evidence. A fact is a specific detail that can be proven as true based on objective evidence.

31. Separating Fact from Opinion Know the traits of facts and opinions. Fact: Spinach is a source of iron. Opinion: Spinach tastes extremely bad.

32. Facts and Opinions Fact Objective States reality Can be verified Presented with unbiased words “Spinach is a form of iron.” Opinion Subjective Interprets reality Can NOT be verified Presented with value words “Spinach tastes extremely bad.”

33. Fact or Opinion? __ A spinning class is a group exercise program of about 45 minutes riding on a stationary bike. __A spinning class is a form of torture.

34. Fact or Opinion? F A spinning class is a group exercise program of about 45 minutes riding on a stationary bike. (Can be verified by going to a class.) O A spinning class is a form of torture. (Some people may enjoy the class.)

35. Fact and Opinion How to Tell the Difference

36. Facts Facts are statements that can be proven. Facts may be true or false. But facts can be proven . Examples 1. Statistically, women live longer than men. Most buses weigh more than most cars. There are ten inches in a foot (false).

37. Opinions Opinions are statements that cannot be proven. Opinions can be argued. Opinions may be supported with facts. Opinions cannot be proven. Examples Golf is boring. Pizza is delicious. Math is the hardest subject.

38. Fact or Opinion ? According to sales records, strawberry ice-cream is the worst selling of all flavors. Therefore, we can conclude that strawberry is the least popular major ice-cream flavor. This is because strawberry ice-cream does not taste as good as vanilla and chocolate.

39. Practice Write down whether each example is fact or opinion. Explain your answer.

40. 1 The Family Guy is not appropriate to watch during school.

41. 2 There are fewer panda bears in the world than grizzly bears.

42. 3 Drinking orange juice right after brushing your teeth tastes bad.

43. 4 Justin Bieber deserved to win the Grammy for best new artist.

44. 5 Chicken that has not been properly prepared and cooked may cause salmonella.

45. 6 Cheating on your boyfriend or girlfriend is wrong.

46. 7 The Xbox came out before the Wii.

47. 8 Super Mario is one of the greatest video game characters of all time.

48. 9 Chocolate milk tastes better than regular milk.

49. 10 Charter school students are scheduled to attend school more often than students who attend neighborhood schools.

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