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YEAR 6 - UNIT 2: DECISIONS, DECISIONS
14 FEBRUARY 2017 THE STAR/Step Up
THE FUN PAGE WHEN you read an advertisement in the newspaper or watch one on the television, how do you tell if the advertiser is telling you a fact or giving you an opinion? Well, a fact is something that can be explained with research and evidence. An opinion is a view or a belief. When you wish to give an opinion, there are certain key phrases you can use to indicate that you are stating your belief. Examples of these phrases are: q q q q q q
I agree... I totally agree with… That’s true… I agree with you but… I disagree with you… I’m afraid I don’t think you are right...
Now, let’s practise. Each task card below lists one opinion and two facts. 1. First, go through each card on your own. Decide whether the statements are fact or opinion. Label each statement ‘F’ for fact or ‘O’ for opinion. 2. If you have found the opinion statement, respond to it by writing your own opinion at the bottom of the task card. 3. Finally, share your answers with a partner. Your teacher will help you clear any doubts.
1. Mars is known as the ‘red planet’. (
1. The cartoon characters Upin and Ipin are easy to sketch. ( )
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2. Everyone hopes to visit Mars someday. (
2. Upin and Ipin, the cartoon, promotes Malaysian culture. ( )
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3. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. (
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3. Upin and Ipin are fictional characters. (
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Your opinion:
Your opinion:
1. Granny Smith apples are the most delicious apples. ( )
1. Cristiano Ronaldo hails from Portugal. (
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2. There are more than 7,500 apple varieties in the world. ( )
2. Everyone aspires to play like Ronaldo. (
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3. Apples contain Vitamin A. ( Your opinion:
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3. Christiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985. ( ) Your opinion:
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