Fact or opinion

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

Welcome

Today's program

Irregular verbs test

‘Is that a fact?

Chapter 6 Taalblokken

Aims

By the end of this lesson you will know the difference between facts and opinions.

By the end of this lesson you will be able to talk about your opinion.

What is decluttering?

1. Getting rid of stuff you don't use anymore
2. Getting rid of stuff to calm your nerves
3. Getting all spatulas out to throw away
4. Get negativity out by doing some exercises

Messi is the world's nr. 1 player.
Is this statement a fact or an opinion?

There was a minibar in the room but no tea and coffee making facilities.

On arrival we were greeted by the reception staff.

On arrival we were greeted very warmly.

Incredible story of titanium on BBC 1

What is a fact?

A fact is a statement that you can check.

You can check whether a fact is true or not. Facts do not need to be scientific. For example, the statement 'On arrival we were greeted by the reception staff is a fact. 

An opinion is a belief or a personal view. It is what someone thinks about a subject. An opinion cannot be checked because an opinion cannot be true or false. But you can agree or disagree with someone's opinion.

What is opinion?

An opinion is a belief or a personal view. It is what someone thinks about a subject. An opinion cannot be checked because an opinion cannot be true or false. But you can agree or disagree with someone's opinion.

Which phrase(s)do you know to express an opinion?

Facts and opinions within a single sentence

Writers often mix facts and opinions. Even within a single sentence, a writer can give you both facts and opinions. It is important that you can tell the difference.

Words that indicate an opinion

Factual arguments and non-factual arguments

Arguments can be facts or opinions. For example:

I think Beyoncé is a great singer. She has won a total of 17 Grammy awards.

(argument = fact)

I think Beyoncé is a great singer. She has a lovely voice.

(argument = non-factual, it is an opinion)

Which statement is a factual argument?

1. People believe that taking daily vitamin E will prevent health problem.
2. Millions of children and adults suffer from malnutrition and starvation.
3. The way that animals are treated is horrifying.
4. I think Ronaldo plays football better than Messi.

Which statement is a non-factual argument?

1. Adopting a plant-based diet makes this world a better place.
2. I have seen my father wade into freezing water to retrieve a small calf that fell in.
3. Ten billion animals are slaughtered for human consumption each year.
4. Today most animals are factory farmed.

Please do the exercises in Chapter 6: 

Is that a fact?