Name of Learner : __________________________ Grade Level : __________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

ENGLISH 8, QUARTER 2, WEEK 3

OPINION MARKING SIGNALS

Competency:
Use opinion marking signals to share ideas.

Objectives:
1. Differentiate fact from opinion.
2. Identify opinion-marking signals used in sentences.
3. Use opinion- marking signals to express or share ideas.

WHAT IS IT

FACT vs. OPINION

Fact – it is a statement that is true and can be verified objectively, or proven. It

can be observed or measured through researches or studies.

Examples:
1. There are 50 states in the United States.
2. Your heart pumps blood through your body.
3. The Republic of the Philippines’ independence was on June 12,
1898.

Opinion - it is a statement that is based on your own feeling, thinking, and

judgment. Others may agree or disagree on an opinion, but they
cannot prove or disapprove it.

Examples:
1. English is a difficult subject.
2. Leah, who is friend, is a nice person.
3. Kidney transplants always saves lives.

OPINION MARKING SIGNALS

They are words or phrases used to identify an opinion. They are usually in
the beginning of a sentence. They are also used to introduce your own personal
point of view or perspective towards a specific topic.

GENERAL CATEGORIES OF OPINION-MARKING SIGNALS

a. Expressing Personal Opinion

The following examples can be used in your introduction or opening of a

sentence:
- In my experience. . - Personally, I think. .
- In my view. . - In my opinion. .
- From my perspective. . - My impression is that. .
- From my point of view. . - I believe. .
- I think. . - I guess. .
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 Examples sentences:
1. Personally, I think it is better to invest in subways and trains than in
road widening programs to solve heavy traffic.
2. I believe that the greatest president in the USA is Barack Obama.

b. Expressing General Opinion

- Some people say that. . - Many people say that. .
- It is generally accepted that. . - Generally, it is thought that..

Example sentences:
1. Many people say that she is an ineffective leader. Her bossiness
resulted to not good impression with her subordinates.
2. Some people say that Visaya citizens are good in singing. Many
singing contests on TV are won by contestants from Visayas and
Mindanao.

c. Agreeing to An Opinion
- I agree. . - I could not agree more. .
- Absolutely. . - That’s true. .
- I think so too. . - Definitely. .
- Actually, I think you’re right. . - Precisely. .
- That’s a good point. . - I second that. .

Example sentences:
1. This topic is interesting!
2. I totally agree with you. It will help us to be critical readers and
listeners.

d. Disagreeing to An Opinion
- I see your point but. . - You could say that, however. .
- I completely disagree. . - I find that difficult to accept. .
- I am afraid, I disagrre - I don’t think so. .
- I still have my doubts - I’m not sure about that. .
- I don’t really agree with that - We don’t seem to be in complete
idea. . agreement

Example sentence:
1. Teacher 1: This new normal education set up provides students with
easy access to answers because they can search in the internet.
Teacher 2: You could say that, however there are unprivileged
students who do not have an access to internet especially those who
reside in remote areas.

Activity 1: SPOT IT!

Directions: Read the following statements and identify whether each is FACT or an
OPINION. Write F for Fact and O for Opinion.

1. The TV shows in ABS-CBN are more entertaining than the shows of

other channels.
2. The movie was boring.
3. There are 50 states in the United States.
4. The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.
5. Strawberries taste better blueberries.
6. A bicycle has three wheels.

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 7. George Clooney is the sexiest actor alive.
8. Lanuza is lozated in the province of Surigao del Sur.
9. Traveling in Asia is more fun than traveling in Europe.
10. George Clooney is the sexiest actor alive.

Activity 2: Match Me!

Directions: Read the following sentences, match the opinion statements in column
A to pictures in column B. Write the letter of the correct answer before
each number. Then, underline the opinion marking signal used in
each sentence.

A B

_________ 1. Personally, I think that the government

should make better actions to people a.
who are very affected with the pandemic,
especially jeepney drivers.

_________ 2. It is claimed that drinking coffee

is good for you. b.

_________ 3. In my experience, exercising daily

does wonders for your health. c.

_________ 4. I believe that not all policemen are

bad people.

d.

_________ 5. From my point of view that eating too many

processed food isn’t good for your health.

e.

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 ACTIVITY 3: Share Your Opinion
Directions: Share your opinion about ‘THE NEW NORMAL IN EDUCATION’
through writing five statements, and each statement must use an
opinion marking signal. Please support your opinion with details.

Example: From my point of view, the new normal in education is a

challenge to teachers. They cannot easily monitor each learner’s
needs because there is no face-to-face interaction.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

RUBRICS: WRITING AN OPINION SENTENCE

5 3 1
Focus The response has a The response has a The response has
very clear focus in clear focus in stating no clear focus.
stating an opinion. an opinion.
Content Strongly supports the Supports the opinion Missing reasons to
opinion with reasons with limited reasons support opinion.
that include details that include details
connected to the connected to the
opinion. opinion.
Language Has an appropriate Has a command of the Has a low
command of the conventions of command of the
conventions of standard English conventions of
standard English grammar. standard English
grammar. grammar.

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ANSWERS KEY:

ACTIVITY 1

1. O
2. O
3. F
4. F
5. O
6. F
7. O
8. F
9. O
10. O

ACTIVITY 2

____C____ 1. Personally, I think that the government

should make better actions to people
who are very affected with the pandemic,
especially jeepney drivers.
____E____ 2. It is claimed that drinking coffee
is good for you.
____A____ 3. In my experience, exercising daily
does wonders for your health.
____B____ 4. I believe that not all policemen are
bad people.
____D____ 5. From my point of view that eating too many
processed food isn’t good for your health.

ACTIVITY 3
Students’ answers may vary

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