2. FACT
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Facts are statements that can be
proven.
Example:
Statistically, women live longer
than men.
There are 12 inches in a foot.
3. OPINION
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An opinion is the personal
judgment or view of a person
about an issue or a topic. Most
statements of opinion begin with
phrases like “For me…” “I think…”
or “I believe…”
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Example: “I think the
Miracle is the best movie
of all time.”
The statement above is personal
(I) and uncertain.
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The opinion is usually
grounded with reasons, even if
the reasons aren’t always
excellent.
It can be argued but cannot be
proven.
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Example:
“Beowulf is the best movie and everyone
have to watch it!”
The statement now makes a claim or a
strong belief about the movie.
The subject “I” and the phrase “I think…”
are dropped which denotes uncertainty.
8. What is the purpose of writing an
assertion?
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In writing an assertion, the writer
aims to convey an idea or feeling
directly and to convince the reader
to accept his/ her claim about a
particular topic?
9. How to write an assertion?
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1. Be knowledgeable
Make sure your facts are
straight before you start writing
your assertion. Do some
research on the subject.
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2. Back it all up
Your assertions need to be
stable throughout.
Surround them with your
research findings.
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3. Be clear and concise
Since assertion lets you take
a stand on your topic, it’s
essential that you keep
things clear and concise.
Don’t beat around the bush.
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Exercise: Fact, Opinion or
Assertion
1. I think iPhone is better than
any android phone.
2. Spiders have eight legs.
3. Cigarettes contain harmful
chemicals that cause cancer.
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4. I think all blondes are beautiful.
5. Violent video games are not
appropriate for children below 15.
6. For me, pizza is the best.
7. All boys are stronger than girls.
8. Girls are more responsible
than men.
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9. There are 365 days in a year.
10. I believe Calculus is the
hardest subject.
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Assessment: Fact, Opinion or
Assertion
1. For me, summer is the best
season.
2. Milk is good for your body.
3. Art lifts the human spirit.
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4. I think my outlook in life was
changed by the pandemic.
5. The legal age for drinking
should be lowered to 15.
6. I believe chocolate is the best
flavor of ice cream.
7. Lawyers are the smartest
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8. Criminal liability should be
lowered to 16.
9. I believe English is the easiest.
subject.
10. I think eating banana
prevents Covid-19.
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Exercise 2: Formulate an
opinion and assertion for each
given topic.
1. Using Phones
2. Wearing of school uniform
3. School Vandalisms
