REGIONAL MASS

TRAINING OF TEACHERS
on Critical Content in Grade 7 English

The Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases, Bo. Obrero, Davao City

June 19 – 28, 2018
 DISTINGUISHING
FACT FROM OPINION
 OBJECTIVES
1. Distinguish fact from opinion;
2. Identify statements that express facts and those
that express opinions;
3. Give key words/sentence starters to express
opinions.
4. Write sentences expressing facts and opinions; and
5. Discuss the importance of evaluating the
statements that we read and hear
 ACTIVITY

Describe the person

beside you.
 What is Critical Reading?
It is a study skill that is necessary for
success in every subject area. It is the
process or result of making judgments in
the reading, evaluating relevance and
adequacy of what is read, scrutinizing
new ideas and information.
 4 Conditions in Critical Reading:

1. A knowledge of the field or fields in which the

thinking is being done
2. A general attitude of questioning and suspended
judgment, a habit of examining before accepting.
3. Some application of methods of logical analysis.
4. Taking action in light of this analysis or
reasoning
 Some Critical Reading Skills
1. Recognize intent or purpose
2. Distinguish relevant from irrelevant information
3. Evaluating sources of information
4. Noting points of view
5. Recognizing biased and slanted language
6. Assessing the accuracy of information and author’s
credibility
7. Identifying literary form, components and devices
8. Distinguishing fact from opinion
 ACTIVITY

Instructions: Stand if you think the

statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
1. The participants in this room are
English Teachers in Region XI.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
1. The participants in this room are
English Teachers in Region XI.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
2. Trainings are always exhausting.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
2. Trainings are always exhausting.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
3. Mayor Sarah Duterte is a tough but
kind mayor.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
3. Mayor Sarah Duterte is a tough but
kind mayor.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
4. Philippines celebrates its
Independence Day every 12th of June.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
4. Philippines celebrates its
Independence Day every 12th of June.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
5. The Philippines is a presidential form
of government.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
5. The Philippines is a presidential form
of government.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
6. Sunday is the best day for families.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
6. Sunday is the best day for families.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
7. Love is a many splendored thing.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
7. Love is a many splendored thing.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
8. Facebook is an American online social
media and social networking service
company based in Menlo Park,
California.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
8. Facebook is an American online social
media and social networking service
company based in Menlo Park,
California.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
9. Adolescents prefer Facebook over
Instagram.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
9. Adolescents prefer Facebook over
Instagram.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
10. On 2014, Philippines ranked seventh
as the most populated country in Asia
and the 12th in the world.
Instructions: Stand if you think the
statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION.
10. On 2014, Philippines ranked seventh
as the most populated country in Asia
and the 12th in the world.
 What helps you
distinguish the fact
from opinion?
 GROUP TASK

Instructions: Read the given article,

Zebras. Identify the statements expressing
fact and those expressing opinion. Write
them in the appropriate columns.. Present
your output after 10 minutes.
 Statements that express
PARAGRAPH
FACT OPINION

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LET’S TALK
LET’S TALK
Facts and Opinions

Whales are mammals.

Whales are friendly creatures.
Facts and Opinions

Whales are mammals.

Whales are friendly creatures.
 Facts and Opinions

Facts Opinions
– Objective – Subjective
– State reality – Interpret reality
– Can be verified – CanNOT be
– Presented with verified
unbiased words – Presented with
value words
 Biased Words

• express opinions
• value judgments and interpretations
• often loaded with emotion.
 Biased Words

1. Gumamela Class got lower scores

in English exam compared to the
Adelfa class. Therefore, Adelfa
students are more proficient in
English.
 Biased Words

1. Gumamela Class got lower scores

in English exam compared to the
Adelfa class. Therefore, Adelfa
students are more proficient in
English.
 Biased Words

2. Roses are more romantic than

tulips.
 Biased Words

2. Roses are more romantic than

tulips.
 Qualifiers

• Beware of false facts, or statements

presented as facts that are actually
untrue
• Qualifiers may express an absolute,
unwavering opinion using words
like always or never
 Qualifiers

1. Exercise is the only sure way to

lose weight.
 Qualifiers

1. Exercise is the only sure way to

lose weight.

Exercise is the only sure way to

lose weight.
 Qualifiers

2. Summer is always the best time in

the Philippines.
 Qualifiers

2. Summer is always the best time in

the Philippines.

Summer is always the best time in

the Philippines.
 Supposed Facts

• Beware of opinions stated to sounds

like facts
• Phrases like “in truth,”“the truth of
the matter”, or “in fact”
 Supposed Facts

1. In fact, the earliest humans lived

at the same time as dinosaurs.
 Supposed Facts

1. In fact, the earliest humans lived

at the same time as dinosaurs.

In fact, the earliest humans lived

at the same time as dinosaurs.
 FACT AND OPINION

A belief, judgment or
way of thinking about
something based on
information is called
INFORMED
OPINION

Merriam-Webster Dictionary
 FACT AND OPINION

Informed Opinion is
thought on a subject by
someone who is familiar
with facts, studies,
trends, or firsthand
experience

April Brown, PBS NewsHour

Coordinating Producer
 FACT AND OPINION

1. The greatest boxing athlete is

Muhammad Ali since he only lost one
fight by knockout.
 FACT AND OPINION

1. The greatest boxing athlete is

Muhammad Ali since he only lost one
fight by knockout.
 FACT AND OPINION

2. Stephen Curry is the best basketball

player since 2015 for he is a five-time
All-Star, two-time Most Valuable
Player and three-time NBA
Champion.
 FACT AND OPINION

2. Stephen Curry is a best basketball

player since 2015 for he is a five-time
All-Star, two-time Most Valuable
Player and three-time NBA
Champion.
 ACTIVITY

Give a fact and your

opinion about each
item.
Cellular Phone
Dog
Salary Increase
 Why should we
evaluate statements
that we read or hear?
 Importance

Comprehend material in a non-

literal fashion.
Higher order comprehension skills
are developed
Beyond literal meaning
 GROUP TASK

Write a 4A’s Lesson

Plan on Distinguishing
Fact from Opinion