Study Skills- Fact and Opinion
Adrian L. Sorrell and Helen Griffin,
ESC Region 4, Texas
Text:
Name: Due Date:
Chapter:
C Layer: Maximum 65 points in this
section.
1. Take notes on fact and opinion lecture. 5
points
2. Give examples of facts and opinions. 15 points
3. Complete fact and opinion worksheet. 15 points
4. Examine a local newspaper to find opinionated
words and phrases. 15 points
5. Clip headlines from a local newspaper to
place on a Facts and Opinions bulletin board. 15 points
B Layer: Choose one. Maximum 20
points in this section.
1. Write a three paragraph essay about your
favorite TV show or music artist.
2. Edit a peer's article for facts and opinions.
3. Prepare a PowerPoint demonstration to teach
fact and opinion questions.
A Layer: Choose one. Maximum 20
points in this section.
1. Design a twenty question structure interview
for an expert in a field of your choice. Select an interviewee
and record a live interview (using audio or audio/video technology).
Script the interview. Analyze the interview for facts and
opinions
2. Analyze a review of a popular movie. Which
of the reviewer's statements are facts and which are opinion?
3. What is better, the Harry Potter books or
the movies?
4. What is your favorite sport? Give reasons
why.
Grade Scale: 0-40 = F
41-55 = D
56-70 = C
71-85 = B
86-100 = A
Dr Kathie Nunley
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