a fact is a true statement. some facts never change. but some facts can change. a fact that does...
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A fact is a true statement. Some facts never change. But some facts can change.
A fact that does change:
Tennessee is a state.A fact that can change:
This food is hot.
An opinion is a statement that tells what someone thinks. Opinions can also can change.
Can you tell if the following statementsare facts or opinions?
Let’s practice.
Every year except leap year has 365 days.
Oops! That statement is a fact.
Correct! That statement is a fact.
French fries taste better with ketchup.
OOPS! That statement is an opinion. Ittells what someone thinks.
Correct! That statement is an opinion. Ittells what someone thinks.
Maple, oak, and pine are types of trees.
OOPS! That statement is a fact.
OH…NUTS!
Correct! That statement is a fact.
You’re doingGREAT!
While watching the BBC news report, you are to make a note of :
- What the report is about
- What facts / opinions are used
- What detail do they give (What, where, when, why, how, who)
You are now a journalist!!!
In this lesson you are to create your own TV report using the following guidelines. You must include :
FACT OPINION WHAT
WHERE WHEN WHY
HOW WHOPERSUASIVE /
EMOTIVE
How well have you done?
Do you include :
- Clear speaking voice
- Standard English
- Enough detail (what, where, when, why, how)
- Is your report interesting to an audience?