Phonics Drill

fact opinion
speak write
belief evidence
1. My mom is the best mom.

OPINION FACT
2. Bats can fly.

OPINION FACT
3. The sun is hot.

OPINION FACT
4. There are 12 months in a
year.

OPINION FACT
5. Reading is a boring
activity.

OPINION FACT
Cassandra and Margarethe
have been practicing for
cheerleading tryouts for one
month. Margarethe can do a
back flip. There are three spots
open in the squad, and six
students are trying out. Of the
six students trying out, two
were from last year`s squad.
Comprehension Check-up:
1. What is the passage all about?
2. What have Cassandra and
Margarethe been practicing?
3. What can you say about the
characteristics of Cassandra
and Margarethe?
4. Why is it good to be patient and
hardworking?
Now let us further analyze the difference
between facts and opinions.
1. Cassandra and Margarethe have been practicing
for cheerleading tryouts for one month.
2. Because Margarethe can do a back flip, I think
she will be a good cheerleader.
Sentence no. 1 states a fact, something true,
something that is existing or happening.
Sentence no. 2 shows a belief of something
which may or may not be based on facts, but
often we use facts or evidence in order to
support our opinions.
What is FACT?
A fact is a statement that is consistent
with reality or can be proven with
evidence. It is a statement that is real or
true, or a thing that can be shown to be
real or true. A fact is something that
has really happened or is actually the
case. The usual test for a statement of
fact is whether it can be seen to be true.
Examples:
1. The sun rises in the east.
2. The Philippine President is Rodrigo R.
Duterte.
3. The troposphere is the bottom layer of
the atmosphere, where clouds, rain, snow,
and other weather phenomena occur.
4. Manila is the Capital city of the
Philippines.
5. Dr. Jose P. Rizal is our National Hero
What is OPINION?
An opinion is a personal
judgment. It is an expression of
someone’s view or belief that is not
demonstrable as fact. Opinions can
provide useful information, but
they should be supported by
evidence.
Examples:
1. The salad is sweeter than the jelly.
2. Her fashion style is on trend.
3. I think dancing Zumba is better
than jogging.
4. In my perspective, buying a brand-
new car using a credit card is not
practical these days.
Here are examples
of signal words
used in
determining facts
and opinions:
FACT
The new study confirms…
Medical experts have
recently discovered…
According to the results of
the clinical trials…
The doctors demonstrated…
OPINION

They claimed that…

It is the teacher’s view that…
The debater argues that…
Many people suspect that…
Read the following sentences. Draw a
happy face before the number if it is a fact
and a sad face if it is an opinion.
1. All boys enjoy kite flying.
2. Dancing is a worthwhile activity.
3. I think playing online games is better
than the traditional games like sipa and
patentiro.
4. Baking is only for girls. 
5. Playing games like basketball, badminton
and volleyball help keep our body healthy.
Directions: Write the word F if the statement is
FACT and O if the statement is OPINION on the
space provided.
1. I think Anahaw will be the next national flower.
2. There are three stars in the Philippine flag that
represents Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
3. If mobile games were not developed, the
children nowadays will be more focused on their
studies.
4. Dr. Jose Rizal is our National Hero.
5. If Isko Moreno can maintain his good standing
as the City Mayor of Manila, he could be the next
President of the Philippines.