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

etc. A Fact should be based on observation or research, should also represents something
that really happens and not debatable since the information is true.
An Opinion is what a person believes or thinks about something. It is actually your
assumption or personal view and it is debatable because opinion is not always true.
However, one’s views can be valid depending on the bases and pragmatics.
 Facts and opinions help us determine how true a statement is thus in any kind of
article, facts and opinion can be used in developing the paragraph to add details
on the main point.
 Another way of understanding an article is through identifying its main idea and
important details about it. It checks the relationship of the ideas to the theme or
main point of an article.
To determine whether the details are truths or not, you should detect:
1. Fallacies- ideas which may people believed to be true which are in fact false because
it is based on incorrect information.
2. Fact- fact stated by the writer is likely to be true if there is source.
3. Opinion- bases should be valid and reasonable
4. Bias- statements may be given to favour one’s point

Main idea is the most important thought about the topic. The topic is the person, place,
thing, or idea being written about.
Supporting details can be defined as additional information that explain, define, or prove
an idea.

Example 1: Lenny is an excellent student. She is intelligent. She is responsible. Lenny always
does her homework, and she is never late for class. As a result of her hard work, Lenny is one of
the best students in school.

Example 2: Homeless people have many problems. In winter, it’s hard to say warm and it gets
too hot in summer. It is also hard to keep things safe without a home. Worst is the lack of privacy.

Example 3: mother gorillas do a lot for their babies. They nurse their babies. They protect them
for danger. And they teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.
NAME: SCORE:
SECTION:
ACTIVITY 1
LOCATING JUDGEMENT WORDS
1. Purchasing a brand new car is a terrible waste of money.
2. Many wonderful vegetarian cookbooks are available in bookstores.
3. Of all the film version of Victor Hugo’s novel Les Miserables, the 1935 verssion
starring Charles Laughton is the best.
4. The introductory biology textbook comes with an amazing CD-ROM.
5. Volunteers for habitat for humanity are engaged in a worthwhile activity.

ACTIVITY 2
DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN FACT AND OPINION
____________1. Flowering plants that are native to the South include purple
coneflower and rose verbena. ____________2. In the view of many longtime
gardeners, these two plants are an essential part of the Southern landscapes.
____________3. Trees that are native to the South include a variety of oaks, as well
as flowering dogwoods and redbuds. ____________4. Dogwoods are especially lovely,
with their white, pink, or coral blossoms announcing the arrival of spring.
____________5. For fall color, the deep red of the Virginia willow makes a
spectacular show in the native Southern garden.

NAME: SCORE:
SECTION:
ACTIVITY 1
LOCATING JUDGEMENT WORDS
6. Purchasing a brand new car is a terrible waste of money.
7. Many wonderful vegetarian cookbooks are available in bookstores.
8. Of all the film version of Victor Hugo’s novel Les Miserables, the 1935 verssion
starring Charles Laughton is the best.
9. The introductory biology textbook comes with an amazing CD-ROM.
10.Volunteers for habitat for humanity are engaged in a worthwhile activity.

ACTIVITY 2
DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN FACT AND OPINION
____________1. Flowering plants that are native to the South include purple
coneflower and rose verbena. ____________2. In the view of many longtime
gardeners, these two plants are an essential part of the Southern landscapes.
____________3. Trees that are native to the South include a variety of oaks, as well
as flowering dogwoods and redbuds. ____________4. Dogwoods are especially lovely,
with their white, pink, or coral blossoms announcing the arrival of spring.
____________5. For fall color, the deep red of the Virginia willow makes a
spectacular show in the native Southern garden.