Evaluating Persuasive Texts and its examples

Evaluating Persuasive Texts

1. Evaluating Persuasive Texts

2. Today's Learning Objectives 🎯 Differentiate between facts and opinions Identify four types of evidence Develop critical analysis skills for reading persuasive texts Practice evaluating statements objectively

3. Evaluating Persuasive Texts: English 8 Lesson Lesson by Genevieve Marie T. Bactasa Date: August 27, 2025 Quarter 2, Lesson 1

4. Fact-Checking Exploration Think-Pair-Share Protocol: Discuss source evaluation Key questions to consider: How can you verify information? What makes a source trustworthy? How might personal bias impact information?

5. Why Information Literacy Matters Become a discerning reader in an information-rich world Guiding questions to explore: What separates facts from opinions? How do authors construct arguments? Why is critical reading important?

6. The Persuasion Puzzle Unscramble key vocabulary: FCATS (Facts) ΟΙΝΙΟNPS (Opinions) CAMILS (Claims) EICNEDVE (Evidence) AMNUERGT (Argument)

7. Fact or Opinion: Apple Challenge Compass Points Activity: Analyze two statements about apples Determine if statements are facts or opinions Explain reasoning for classification

8. Defining Facts and Opinions Fact: Verifiable, objective statement Can be proven true or false Example: The Philippines has 7,641 islands Opinion: Personal belief or judgment Cannot be definitively proven Often includes value words Example: Philippine beaches are the most beautiful

9. Types of Evidence in Arguments Self-evidence: Obvious truths Anecdotal evidence: Personal stories Argument from Authority: Expert citations Empirical evidence: Scientific research and data

10. Quick Fact or Opinion Check Classify and explain: "The sun rises in the east" "Pizza is the most delicious food" "Regular exercise improves mental health"

11. Lesson Wrap-Up Key Takeaways: Facts are provable Opinions are personal beliefs Strong arguments require reliable evidence Next lesson: Deeper exploration of claims in writing