COMPREHENSION - CRITICAL READING (FACTS AND OPINIONS)
ENGLISH JSS2 SECOND TERM
WEEK EIGHT
THEME: READING
COMPREHENSION - CRITICAL READING (FACTS AND OPINIONS)
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE
Students should be able to;
- Explain the meaning of facts and opinions
- Read a passage and identify facts and opinions
CONTENT
Facts and Opinions
Facts and opinions are often uttered in the same breath; the terms have a huge difference in their meanings. Whether a statement is a fact or an opinion depends on the validity of the statement. While a fact refers to the something true or real, which is backed by evidence, documentation, etc. On the other hand, opinion is what a person believes or thinks about something.
What is a fact? - A fact generally refers to something true and can be verified as such. That is, a fact is something that can be proven to be true.
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