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1185474-20002500Marikina Polytechnic CollegeMarikina CityLesson Plan for ENG. 111 – English for Study and Thinking SkillsBy Ma. Roselle B. CagasObjectives General ObjectivesTo understand facts and opinions. Specific ObjectivesAt the end of the session, students should be able to:Distinguish facts from opinions.Enumerate the techniques in applying the characteristics of facts and opinionsGive examples sentences of facts and opinions.Subject MatterTopicFact and OpinionsReferencesElder, Janet. 2008. Exercise Your College Reading Skills. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Pages 201-204.Enriquez, Bernadette B. & Constancia M. Mazon. 2013. Studying and Thinking Skills in English. Malabon City: Mutya Publishing House, Inc. Pablo, Eracem A., Carolina T. Gonzales, Ferdilyn C. Lacia & Arnold E. Barroga. 2002. Functional Text in English 1. Quezon City: Adriana Printing Co., Inc.MaterialHandouts (for evaluation and activities)ProcedurePreparationPrayerChecking of AttendanceMotivation (“My Opinion Matters”) The students will be asked to describe one of their classmates. After describing, the teacher will ask the students if the statement given by the student is true.For example:“Ana is charming”To say “Ana is charming” is an opinion. However, the statement, “Many people like Ana because they charmed not only by her attractive looks but also her sweet, endearing character” is a fact.Presentation (Part I through Discussion)30480034290Fact is information that can be verified. Information can be verified by research, observation, experimentation, or experience. Opinion is information that cannot be proved or disproved; it is a statement that represents someone’s judgment or belief. Applying the Characteristics of Facts and OpinionsExtra Clues about Opinions0Fact is information that can be verified. Information can be verified by research, observation, experimentation, or experience. Opinion is information that cannot be proved or disproved; it is a statement that represents someone’s judgment or belief. Applying the Characteristics of Facts and OpinionsExtra Clues about Opinions4876801134745Questions to Ask YourselfCan the information in the statement be verified (by you or someone else) through research, observation, experimentation, or experience?There are three possible answers:If the answer is yes, the statement represents a fact.(It’s a fact, and you’re done!)If the answer is no, the statement represents incorrect information.(It’s neither fact nor an opinion. It’s wrong information, and you’re done.)If it cannot be determined whether the answer is yes or no, the information represents an opinion. This time, though, you’re not quite done. There’s one more step: you need to decide whether or not the opinion is well supported.The opinion is well supported, so it is a valuable opinion.The opinion is not supported or is poorly supported, so it is of no value.“Well supported” means that the author backs up the opinion with the testimony of experts or presents facts or other logical reasons for the opinion. If an author presents no reason or presents illogical or irrelevant reasons, then the opinion is of no value.00Questions to Ask YourselfCan the information in the statement be verified (by you or someone else) through research, observation, experimentation, or experience?There are three possible answers:If the answer is yes, the statement represents a fact.(It’s a fact, and you’re done!)If the answer is no, the statement represents incorrect information.(It’s neither fact nor an opinion. It’s wrong information, and you’re done.)If it cannot be determined whether the answer is yes or no, the information represents an opinion. This time, though, you’re not quite done. There’s one more step: you need to decide whether or not the opinion is well supported.The opinion is well supported, so it is a valuable opinion.The opinion is not supported or is poorly supported, so it is of no value.“Well supported” means that the author backs up the opinion with the testimony of experts or presents facts or other logical reasons for the opinion. If an author presents no reason or presents illogical or irrelevant reasons, then the opinion is of no value.4191005736590Watch for “judgment words.” These are words that can be interpreted several ways. They mean different things to different people.For example:Better, sad, successful, disappointing, beautiful, effective, unappealing, and remarkable. 00Watch for “judgment words.” These are words that can be interpreted several ways. They mean different things to different people.For example:Better, sad, successful, disappointing, beautiful, effective, unappealing, and remarkable. 9144091440REMEMBER:In distinguishing facts from opinions, ask yourself, “Can the information the author presents be proved or does it represents judgment?”00REMEMBER:In distinguishing facts from opinions, ask yourself, “Can the information the author presents be proved or does it represents judgment?”4318002921002. Look for words that can serve as clues to statements of opinions.Some words used to limit factual statements and indicate the possibility of opinions are probably, maybe, may likely be, perhaps, usually, often, sometimes, and on occasion.Some expressions that signal opinions are the following: I think, I believe, in my opinion, if you ask me, I feel, I suggest, It seems to us, It appears that, to tell you what I think, It seems likely that, In our view, It could be that, Presumably, Apparently, and Arguably.3. When an author speaks of something that is going to happen in the future. Obviously, you can’t prove something that hasn’t happened yet.For example:“Someday stem cell research will offer the cure to dozens of illness we cannot currently cure.”The word “someday and will offer” (future tense) alert you that the statement is an opinion.02. Look for words that can serve as clues to statements of opinions.Some words used to limit factual statements and indicate the possibility of opinions are probably, maybe, may likely be, perhaps, usually, often, sometimes, and on occasion.Some expressions that signal opinions are the following: I think, I believe, in my opinion, if you ask me, I feel, I suggest, It seems to us, It appears that, to tell you what I think, It seems likely that, In our view, It could be that, Presumably, Apparently, and Arguably.3. When an author speaks of something that is going to happen in the future. Obviously, you can’t prove something that hasn’t happened yet.For example:“Someday stem cell research will offer the cure to dozens of illness we cannot currently cure.”The word “someday and will offer” (future tense) alert you that the statement is an opinion.Part II (Activities)(Whole Class)The students will be called and they will directly write their answer on the board.Directions: Write F in the blank if the statement states a fact and O if it is an opinion.________1. Water is a compound of 2 atoms of hydrogen and 1 atom of oxygen.________2. Fidel V. Ramos is the greatest president this country has ever had.________3. He is a bad example to the young.________4. Manny Pacquaio says that Alaxan relieves muscle pain.________5. The Philippines is an archipelago.(Group Work) The class will be divided into 7 groups with at least 6-7 members each group. They will be given statements and they will classify it into two categories- fact or opinion by copying each statement under the correct column of the table that follows.Tony’s classmates not only listen to his ideas or suggestions but also follow them.Rica appears to have leadership qualities.Mrs. Villafuerte goes to school early to teach her students.Mr. Sison is a very dedicated teacher.The Philippine Senate composed of twenty four senators.Men and women are opposite sexes.Josephine appears to be a true and sincere friend of Carol.Christy seems to be temperamental with her kids.The typewriter was the encoding machine before the present computer era.In terms of communication skills, I think Glenda is better than Henry.FactsOpinionsGeneralizationQuestions:What is a fact?What is an opinion?What are the three possible answers in applying the characteristics of a fact?What are the clues for opinion?What is the question to ask you in distinguishing facts from opinions? Note: The answers will be elicited from the students. EvaluationDirections: Write F in the blank if the statement states a fact and O if it is an opinion.________1. Greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide and its other carbon dioxide equivalents like methane, nitrous oxide, hydroflourocarbons.________2. The earth revolves around the sun.________3. Pilot Ballpen writes the finest of all ballpens. ________4. I believe not all should be firefighters.________5. July 4th is Philippine-American Friendship Day.Give at least three example sentences of facts and opinions.Fact1.____________________________________________________2.____________________________________________________3.____________________________________________________Opinion1.____________________________________________________2.____________________________________________________3.____________________________________________________Differentiate the terms facts and opinions.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________AssignmentAs you read the newspaper and watch television, especially talk shows, you encounter factual or opinionated statements. Jot down statements of your favorite celebrities or columnists, and then group them into facts and opinions. ................
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