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English
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
Share Ideas Using Opinion-
Marking Signals
English – Grade 8
Self-Engaging Module
Quarter 2: Module 7: Share Ideas Using Opinion-Marking Signals
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 2 Module _7_:
Share Ideas Using Opinion-Marking Signals

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the English 8 Self -Learning Module (SLM) Module on

Sharing Ideas Using Opinion-Marking Signals.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by
educators from Tagum City Division to assist you, the parents, or facilitator in
helping the learners meet the standards set by the k to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this
also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking
into consideration their needs and circumstances.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use

this module. You also need to keep track of the learner’s progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected
to encourage and assist the learners as they do the task included in the
module. Please remind the learners to use separate sheets in answering the
pre-test, self-check exercises, and post-test.)

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For the learner:

Welcome To the English 8 Self Leaning Module (SLM) Module on

Sharing Ideas Using Opinion-Marking Signals.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
activities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being
and active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills
or competencies you are expected to
learn in the module.
This part includes an activity that
aims to check what you already
know about the lesson to take. If you
get all the answers correct (100%),
you may decide to skip this module.
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previous one.
In this portion, the new lesson will be
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problem opener, an activity or a
situation.
This comprises activities for
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sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the
lesson.
This is a task which aims to evaluate
your level of mastery in achieving the
learning competency.

In this portion, another activity will

be given to you to enrich your
knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned.

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 This contains answers to all
activities in the module.

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References This is a list of all sources used

In developing this module

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
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answers.
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with it.
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not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind
that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful
learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You
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 Let Us Learn

Day 1

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master the competencies in English especially in Using Opinion-
marking signals. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the competency.
You can use this module on Sharing Information Using Opinion-
Marking Signals (EN8RCIIIa-10) in various learning situation at your own
pace and time.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Distinguish fact from opinion;
2. Identify statements that express facts and those that express opinions;
3. Give key words/sentence starters to express opinions.
4. Write sentences expressing facts and opinions; and
5. Discuss the importance of evaluating the statements that we read and hear
 Let Us Try

A.

1. An opinion is not supported by evidence.

A. True B. False
2. A fact is information that can be proved with evidence.
A. True B. False
3. Which of the following is a fact?
A. A jaguar is sneaky.
B. The lion is truly the king of the beasts.
C. A cheetah is the world's fastest animal.
D. Wild cats are the most beautiful animals in the world.

4. COVID-19 spreads from person to person. This is a statement of ______

A. fact B. opinion
5. Some parents hesitate to enroll their children due to COVID-19 crisis.
This is a statement of ______
A. fact B. opin
B. Stand if you think the statement expresses a FACT. Sit down if it
expresses an OPINION
1. Reading is fun.

2. Exercising is always exhausting.

3. Mayor Sarah Duterte is a tough but kind mayor.
4. Philippines celebrates its Independence Day every 12th of June.
5. The Philippines has a presidential form of government.
6. Sunday is the best day for families.
7. Love is a many splendored thing.
8. Facebook is an American online social media and social networking
service company based in Menlo Park, California.
9. Adolescents prefer Facebook over Instagram.
10.On 2014, Philippines ranked seventh as the most populated country in Asia
and the 12th in the world.
 Competency Share Information Using Opinion-Marking
14 Signals (EN8RCIIIa-10)

Day 2
Distinguishing fact from opinion helps develop critical thinking and
consequently good decision-making. These skills are necessary for survival
st
in the 21 century. Sharing Information Using Opinion-Marking Signals is a
simple way of showing understanding of the text and making clear sentences.

Let Us Study

The mass media is a good source of information that we need in

addressing the challenges in life. However, we need to evaluate everything that
we hear, read or view if only to make meaning out of them. Do you agree? We
need to know which are facts and which are just opinions.
 Notes to the Teacher
Tell the students the importance of distinguishing facts
from opinions as writers often tell us what they think or how they
feel, but they don't always give us the facts. It's important to be
able to interpret what the writer is saying so they can form
opinions of their own. As they read an author's views, they
should ask themselves if the author is presenting them with an
established fact or with a personal opinion. Since the two may
appear close together, even in the same sentence, they have to be
able to distinguish between them.

The key difference between facts and opinions is that facts

can be verified, or checked for accuracy, by anyone. In contrast,
opinions cannot be checked for accuracy by some outside source.
Opinions are what someone personally thinks or how he/she
feels about an issue. Opinions, by definition, are subjective and
relative.

LET’S TALK
Fact- a statement that can be proven true.
Example: The sky is blue. What makes it a fact? Can you prove
that the sky is blue?
Other examples:
1. A driver is texting while driving. How can you prove this?
2. Whales are mammals. How can it be proven?
3. The main ingredient of pizza is flour. Can you prove that the
main ingredient of pizza is flour? How?
4. Average sizes and calories can be calculated. How?

Opinion- is something that someone thinks or feels.

Example: Saturday is the best day of the week. How do you say
It’s an opinion?
Other examples:
1. A driver seems to be texting while driving.
 2. Whales are friendly creatures.
3. Most families in Tagum like to eat Pizza.
4. You seem to be gaining more calories this quarantine period.

Take a look at the presentation below about the difference between

fact and opinion.

Opinion-signalling markers:

However, opinions and facts are not easily identifiable and separable. Below
are some examples of opinion-signaling markers:
1. Personally, I think this house is better than our former residence in
Kidapawan.

2. It is claimed that drinking Lemon juice is good for you .

3. In my experience, eating Saluyot daily does wonders for your health.

 4. I might be wrong but didn't you just ask him about that a while ago?

5. I am convinced that eating too many processed food isn’t good for our
health.

Read more on Brainly.ph - https://brainly.ph/question/2031986#readmore

Opinion also contains biased words:

Gumamela Class got lower scores in English exam compared to the

Adelfa class. Therefore, Adelfa students are more proficient in English.
2. Roses are more romantic than tulips.

Beware of False Facts:

1. Exercise is the only sure way to lose weight.
2. Summer is always the best time in the Philippines.
3. Blue is always the coolest color.
 Day 3

Let Us Practice

This paragraph contains both facts and

opinions. Read the paragraph and fill in the T-chart
below with 5 statement of facts and 5 statement
expressing opinions.

Butterflies and B moths are both insects

that look similar. There are several ways to tell
them apart. Butterflies are beautiful creatures.
They usually fly during the day. At rest, their
wings point upward. Moths are annoying
pests. They are nocturnal, meaning they are
active at night. The wings of a moth lay flat
when it is at rest. The large, colorful moths are
prettier than the small, tan colored moths.
Both butterflies and moths have antennae. The
butterfly antennae is skinny with a club-
shaped end, but the moth's antennae does not
have a club end and is sometimes feathery. It
is more fun to observe a butterfly than a moth.
Butterflies taste with their feet and are
attracted to gardens with fruit and fruit juices
available. Another difference is seen in the
pupa stage. Butterfly caterpillars look more
interesting than moth caterpillars. Butterfly
caterpillars make a hard chrysalis, but moths
make silk cocoons to encase them as they
transform from caterpillar to a fascinating
winged insect.
Activity 1.1 Let’s Formulate!
Give a fact and your opinion about each item.

Fact about it My Opinion

Picture
Example: Mango is Mango in Zambales
our National Fruit. are the sweetest.

1.
2.

3.

4.

Activity 1.1 Let’s formulate 2! Give Key words or sentence starter to

express your opinion. Choose from the opinion signals in the box below.

In my opinion I am Convinced
Personally, I think I might be wrong but
In my experience
Day 4

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. Differentiate fact from opinion.

2. Give five statement of fact and five statement expressing an opinion.

3. As I see it, the three pigs did their share of huffing and puffing. What
makes this statement an opinion? Underline the opinion-marking
signal in this sentence.

4. Enumerate the different opinion-signaling markers.

 A. Analyze the table below and answer the questions that follow.

Survey Says
Title of Myths / Number of Students who Like It
Legends / Epics Section Sampaguita Section Rosal
Male Female Male Female
1. The Creation 20 20 20 20
Story
2. Maria 15 25 13 27
Makiling
3. The Good 30 10 32 8
Prince
Bantugan

A. Process Questions:
1. There are 20 male students under Section Sampaguita. Is it a fact or
an opinion? How do you say so?

2. Female students are good readers is an opinion. What makes it an

opinion?

B. Forming statements of fact and Opinion

Write at least five (5) sentences stating a fact and an opinion .

Based on the information presented on the table on Survey says.

Fact Opinion

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
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C. Direction: Read the given article. Identify the statements
expressing fact and those expressing opinion. Write them in the
appropriate columns.
Zebras
Lance Lawrence, a world-famous animal researcher, was recently interviewed
about his studies on zebras. Mr. Lawrence has been studying zebras in Africa
for over fifteen years. He believes that zebras are the most fascinating animals
in the world.
“There are three different species of zebra: the plains zebras, the Grevy’s zebra
and the mountain zebras,” Mr. Lawrence explained. Plains zebras are the
most common type. They live in the grassland of eastern and southern Africa.”
Mr. Lawrence feels that the zebra is a truly beautiful animal. “Zebras are
famous for their black and white stripes,” he explained during his interview.
“Although the patterns can be very similar, no two zebras have exactly the
same stripe. Their stripe patterns make them attractive to look at. The designs
are enchanting!”
“Another interesting fact about zebras is that they sleep standing up,” said
Mr. Lawrence.” They only sleep when they are in large groups though, so they
can be alerted of danger.”
Zebras are one of the most valued African animals. We must look after them.
We should also support researchers like Mr. Lawrence, who provides a
wonderful insight into the lives of these creatures.
PARAGRAPH Statements that express

FACT OPINION

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What helped you in distinguishing fact from opinion?
What key words or phrases helped you identify opinions?
Why should we evaluate statements that we read or hear?
Under what circumstances can opinions become “fake news”?
 Why should we evaluate statements that we read or hear?
The main difference between facts and opinion is the following:

A facts is a sort of situation that the reader can check with evidences,
that could be newspapers, journals, a website etc.

Facts are likely to be used in a research or study, example the census

or scientific research such as a discovery.

An opinion instead is nothing that can be checked with resources but

is a pure point of view or belief. Most of opinions can be found in many types
of writing such as in a newspaper.

that facts can be influenced by opinion and bias, especially in the media
and in (some) research projects (especially qualitative research). That is, even
facts presented as facts, are not always completely objective and 'sacred' as
once claimed (Scott, C.P. cited in Edwards, D & D. Cromwell (2009).
Readers need to judge the information and must evaluate before making
any decision
“ Every man has a right to be wrong in his opinions.
But no man has a right to be wrong in his facts.”

Baruch, Bernard: 1870-1965

 Answer Key

Let Us Try Let Us Practice More Let Us Remember

1.A 1.Fact- a statement that can

2.A Answers Vary be proven to be true
3.A While an opinion is just
4.A based on the feeling and
5.A perception of the writer.
B. Stand if it’s a fact, sit if it’s an 2.Answers may vary
Opinion 3. The expression as I see it,
1.sit makes the statement an
2. sit opinion because this is
3.sit something that someone
4.stand sees
5.stand 4.Personally, it is claimed, in
6. sit my experience, it might be
7. sit wrong but, I am convinced
8. stand that
9.sit
10. stand
1. sit
Let Us Assess Let Us Enhance
Let Us Assess
A 1. The different
C. Answers Vary opinion-signalling
1. Fact device
2. The presence 2. Personally, it is
of adjective good claimed, in my
in the sentence experience, it
makes it opinion might be wrong
but, I am
B. Answers Vary
convinced that, as
I see, For me
3. So we can make
accurate
judgement
4. If it is factually
inaccurate
It it is meant to
obscure or distort
with emotions;
preying on
prejudice or bias
References

Books

English 7 LMs Blr.lrpd@deped.gov.ph

Electronic Resources

Source:Joseph Castro, “What's the Difference Between a Moth and a Butterfly?”

Live Science Contributor https://www.livescience.com/34472-difference-between-
moth-butterfly.html, accessed July 17, 2020