HV3 Discussion

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Decide whether the following statements are opinions, facts, or speculation

"Fred Grapperhaus hasn't followed the measures taken against the corona virus"

1. Opinion
2. Fact
3. Speculation

"Fred Grapperhaus is a bad minister"

1. Opinion
2. Fact
3. Speculation

"The Dutch government is not doing enough against the coronavirus"

1. Opinion
2. Fact
3. Speculation

"The coronavirus may disappear in the coming months"

1. Opinion
2. Fact
3. Speculation

"Due to the coronavirus, students must keep their distance from teachers at all times"

1. Opinion
2. Fact
3. Speculation

"It is important to get a good job"

1. Opinion
2. Fact
3. Speculation

"You may be a happier person after having completed a difficult education"

1. Opinion
2. Fact
3. Speculation

The pandemic will be over next month

1. Opinion
2. Fact
3. Speculation

Everyone should get vaccinated

1. Opinion
2. Fact
3. Speculation

Schools are right to ban inapropriate clothing

1. Opinion
2. Fact
3. Speculation

So... decide whether the following arguments are good arguments, and explain why

"Grapperhaus should quit as a minister, because he has made a fool of himself"

"It is important to get a well-paying job, as a study shows that these workers are 74% likelier to be happy"

I don't follow measures against corona, as it might turn out ineffective anyway

School should be homework-free, because this would increase student motivation

Vaccines are bad, because I've heard several stories of severe side effects

Abortion should be criminalised, because abortion is murder

The death penalty should be reinstated because it's more cost-effective than life in prison

I took zinc and never got covid. So taking zinc supplements prevents covid infections

If teachers get distracted by students' clothing, they're the problem

1. Absolutely
2. Kind of yes
3. Not completely
4. Absolutely not

Every type of clothing should be allowed

1. Absolutely
2. Kind of yes
3. Not completely
4. Absolutely not

School is supposed to prepare you for college/adult life

1. Absolutely
2. Kind of yes
3. Not completely
4. Absolutely not

Schools are right to ban certain types of clothing

A school uniform is a good idea, because is could prevent forms of bullying

Schools have the right (to some extent) to prescribe clothing norms