A Fact refers to the something true or real, which is backed up by evidence, documentation,

Week 8 etc.
English 9
A Fact should be based on observation or research, should also represents something that
really happens and not debatable since the information is true.
Name: __________________________________Year and Section: _____________
An Opinion is what a person believes or thinks about something.
EXPECTATIONS
This is your self-instructional learner module in English 9. All the activities provided in this It is actually your assumption or personal view and it is debatable because opinion is not
lesson will help you learn and determine the relevance and truthfulness of the ideas presented in the always true. However one’s views can be valid depending on the bases and pragmatics.
material viewed or read!
As you go through the lesson you, you are expected to: ✓ Facts and opinions help us determine how true a statement is thus in any kind of article, facts
• determine different ways on identifying facts and opinion and techniques in determining the and opinion can be used in developing the paragraph to add details on the main point.
relevance and truthfulness of the ideas presented in the material read; ✓ Another way of understanding an article is through identifying its main idea and important
• evaluate the relevance of facts and opinion given by the writer to support main point; details about it. It checks the relationship of the ideas to the theme or main point of an article.
• identify the main ideas and supporting details related to the theme through graphic
organizers.
Main idea is the point of the paragraph. It is the most important thought about the
LESSON topic.
Let’s play a game! Read the following sentences and you’ll have to decide if they are Fact or
Bluff! You have to justify your answer if it is a Fact and provide a correct information if it is a Bluff. Supporting details can be defined as additional information that explains, defines or
1. Filipinos in general value camaraderie, hospitality, kinship and close family ties. proves an idea.
2. The Philippines is the world’s second-smallest archipelagic nation.
3. The country at one point held the title of “Texting Capital of the World”. Using facts and opinions in developing your main point or idea establishes strong
support. If there is strong relationship between your main point and details then facts and
First statement is a Fact! With our Malay and Austronesian heritage, Philippines is well-known opinion injected are relevant in developing the paragraph.
when it comes to being happy and smiling all the time. We are also very particular when it comes to our
family and friends relationship.
Second is a Bluff! The Philippines is actually the second-largest archipelagic nation. Its 7,107 To determine whether the details are truths or not, you should detect:
islands are divided into three main geographical areas: Luzon is the large island in the north on which
Manila, the capital city, is located. The Visayas is a small group of islands in the middle. Mindanao is 1. Fallacies- ideas which may people believed to be true which are in fact false
the largest island in the south. because it is based on incorrect information.
Lastly, It’s a Fact! According to 2009 stats, five years ago there were about 72 million mobile-
service subscriptions (roughly 80% of the Filipino population), with around 1.39 billion SMS messages 2. Fact- fact stated by the writer is likely to be true if there is source.
being sent in the Philippines daily. Because of the large amount of text messages being sent by 3. Opinion- bases should be valid and reasonable
Filipinos, Philippines became the “text capital of the world.” 4. Bias- statements may be given to favour one’s point.

Telling whether the statement is a Fact or Bluff is definitely hard. Let’s try to understand more
about Facts and Opinion.
 B. Later on Chinese found out that this is also the best place for their defence.
C. When the dispute was brought to international tribunal and the decision was ignored by
China, this behaviour started many other harassments and advancements of Chinese
Let’s read the article. over Filipinos.
D. The island is abundant in marine life.
That little Island _____ 4. What make the writer’s statement, “Philippines claims this as its territory because of its
location,” true?
Fishermen, soldiers, residents and foreigners, all of them have story to tell about Scarborough A. The statement is true because of the writer’s supporting facts, It lies about 230
Shoal. What makes this small ring of reefs a piece of last slice of cake? Philippines claims this as its kilo meters from the Philippines”.
territory because of its location. It lies about 230 kilo meters from the Philippines while China has a B. The statement is true because the writer’s details tell that it is a military post.
distance of 650 kilo meters from its nearest island. It is abundant in marine life, so many fishermen C. The statement is true because of the writer’s statement that Fishermen benefit on
from three claiming countries benefit on it. The island is perfect for a security outpost because it has it.
served as place for Philippine military activities and command post for defence since then. Later on D. The statement is true because of the writer’s opinion that both countries never
Chinese found out that this is also the best place for their defence as shown in their new built outpost stop their connection.
with jetfighters and missiles. These three main reasons on claiming the island ruined the friendship of _____ 5. Which statement tells the truth?
Philippines and China. When the dispute was brought to international tribunal and the decision was A. Fishermen, soldiers, residents and foreigners, all of them have story to tell about
ignored by China, this behaviour started many other harassments and advancements of Chinese Scarborough Shoal.
over Filipinos. Thus, the claim for this piece of island will surely run generation to generation. B. Later on Chinese found out that this is also the best place for their defence as shown in
their new built outpost with jetfighters and missiles.
C. This behaviour started many other harassments and advancements of Chinese over
Filipinos.
D. Other countries have interests as well in the little island.

ACTIVITIES POSTTEST
Activity 1: Read the following statements and choose the letter of the best answer from the given Read the following questions and choose the letter of the correct answer.
choices.
_____ 1. In the given information from the article, what is the main point or idea of the writer? _____ 1. This is what the text all about and the main point of the writer.
A. Many have story to tell. A. fact
B. Scarborough Shoal is claimed by more than one countries. B. main idea
C. Scarborough Shoal is rich in marine life. C. supporting details
D. The relationship between Philippines and China. D. opinion
_____ 2. The following statements are relevant to the line, “What makes this small ring of reefs a _____ 2. These information are actual things that exist and provable, observable and measurable.
piece of last slice of cake?” EXCEPT. A. Fact
A. It is abundant in marine life. B. Opinion
B. It lies about 230 kilo meters from the Philippines. C. main idea
C. Fishermen, soldiers, residents and foreigners, all of them have story to tell about D. supporting details
Scarborough Shoal. _____ 3. The facts and opinion put by the writer are relevant if________.
D. The island is perfect for a security outpost. A. They support the main point or idea.
_____ 3. What statement is relevant to the line, “These three main reasons on claiming the B. They contain statistics and data where source is unknown.
island ruined the friendship of Philippines and China.” C. They are stated by the authority.
A. The claim for this piece of island will surely run generation to generation. D. They are related to the article.
_____ 4. A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty.
A. main idea
B. fact
C. opinion
D. supporting details
_____ 5. The best way to detect truthfulness of ideas is through _____________.
A. Facts
B. Opinion
C. Testimonies
D. fallacies