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    The document explores distinguishing between facts and opinions in nonfiction texts. It defines facts as statements that can be proven true, while opinions are views or judgements that cannot be proven. The document provides examples of factual and opinion statements and discusses how to identify facts and opinions using language cues.

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    Lesson Objectives:

    IN THIS LESSON, STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE THE USE OF


    FACTS AND OPINIONS IN NONFICTION TEXTS.

    STUDENTS WILL:
    •DISTINGUISH BETWEEN A FACT AND AN OPINION.
    •SUPPORTDIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN FACT AND OPINION
    WITH TEXT-BASED EVIDENCE.
    •IDENTIFYWHY FACTS AND OPINIONS ARE USED IN
    NONFICTION WRITING.
    Definitions
    Fact

    A fact is something that can be shown to be true. It can be proved.

    Opinion

    An opinion is a view or judgement that someone has formed but it


    cannot be proved to be true.
    Why are Facts and Opinion so
    important?

     The ability to distinguish between fact


    and opinion helps students develop
    their critical and analytical skills in
    both their reading and
    their listening.
     Whether on the news, in advertising,
    or a history book, distinguishing
    between what is fact and what is opinion is crucial to becoming an
    autonomous person with critical abilities.
    Fact or Opinion?
    Can you decide which of these statements are facts or opinions?

    Inverness is the most beautiful city in Scotland. opinion


    Answer

    Kangaroos are native to Australia. Answer


    fact

    The Sun is 149.6million kilometres away Answer


    fact
    from Earth.
    Defining Terms: Factual Statements 7
    The following are all statements of fact 8

    1. In 1950, the leader of South Korea, Syngman Rhee


    threatened to invade North Korea.
    2. The Australian Julian Assange is the founder of
    WikiLeaks.
    3. With fewer cars on the road, there would be less air
    pollution and traffic noise; therefore, the use of mass
    transportation should be encouraged
    Defining Terms: Opinions

    Statements of Opinion
     are influenced by the writer’s or speaker’s experiences,
    training, interests, and context.
     use language that often packs an emotional punch.
     opinion are often preceded with terms such as
    ‘I think’ or with adjectives, comparatives and superlatives,
    such as, 'good', 'better', 'the best’. 
    The following are all statements of opinion

    1. Previous President Barack Obama is the greatest


    president of the United States of America said by one
    survey.
    2. The cellphones being manufactured by IOS are way
    better than those produced by Android.
    3. The series “Friends” is funnier, more entertaining,
    and more interesting than the series “Money Heist”.
    4. Jennifer Aniston is more talented than Angelina Jolie.
    Critical thinking is the best possible way of determining 
    which statements are fact and which statements are 
    opinion.  
    The Language of Fact and Opinion: Signal Words and
    Phrases

     Often writers will liven up their facts with a sprinkling of


    opinion.
     Unfortunately, it can at times be difficult to extract the
    verifiable truths from the author’s preferences and biases.
     Luckily the language used itself often throws up helpful
    clues in the forms of words and phrases that assist us in
    identifying statements as fact-based or opinion-based.
    Language Tips
    Comparison Chart

    Observation or Assumption or personal


    Based on
    research. view.

    What is it? Objective reality Subjective statement

    Verification Possible Not possible


    Differs from person to
    Change Universal
    person
    Shown with unbiased Expressed with biased
    Words
    words. words.
    Debatable No Yes
    Opinion does not have
    Facts have the power to
    Influence the power to influence
    influence others.
    others.
    Can You Identify Facts and
    Opinions in This Paragraph?
    Sheep are one of the most interesting animals in nature. There is thought to be
    around 1 billion sheep in the world. The UK is home to over 33 million sheep.

    When sheep are under one year old, they are called lambs. They are the cutest of
    all spring animals. The sight of them in the fields of Britain are the clearest sign
    that spring has come.

    Humans breed sheep for food and clothing.


    Their wool provides the best material for
    making high quality garments. Blue - facts

    Orange - opinions
    Answers

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