En8Rc-Iiig-3.1.12: Examine Biases (For or Against) Made by The Author
En8Rc-Iiig-3.1.12: Examine Biases (For or Against) Made by The Author
En8Rc-Iiig-3.1.12: Examine Biases (For or Against) Made by The Author
What I Know
Directions: Look at the images/pictures and read the statements. Write F if it is a fact and
write O if it is an opinion. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
What’s In
Activity:
Directions: Read the short selection and tell which sentences tell fact or opinion. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
What’s New
Activity:
Directions: Read the sentences below. Tell whether it is a fact or an opinion. Explain your
answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
What is it
Fact is verifiable. It is a statement that may be proven to be true because it exists. We
can determine whether it is true by researching the evidence. This may involve numbers,
dates, testimony, etc.
Opinion is a statement that tells what the writer thinks, believes, or feels about a subject.
It cannot be proved true or false. The writer may use words that appeal to the readers
emotions.
What’s More
Directions: Listen to the song entitled “We are the World” in this link
http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3wnuru, or read the lyrics given below and understand
the meaning. Take note of the information given. Then, answer the activities that follow.
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What I Can Do
Directions: Read and comprehend the letter from Uncle Ben. As you read the letter, spot
what parts are fact and what parts are opinion. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
Choose or pick 5 Facts statements and 5 Opinion statements from the letter you have
read. Write your answers on the space provided for.
Assessment
Directions: Read the questions and encircle the letter of the best answer
Additional Activity
Directions: Look for the answers from the puzzle above. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.