Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Lesson 8

Today, you began with your novel study independent reading. I then handed out the assignment for it and we discussed it.
You were then given an additional activity to complete regarding the essay "Why We Crave Horror Movies", by Stephen King. You are to locate all the allusions in this essay and then explain them.
We then discussed two areas of concern in your response to the essay “A Modest Proposal”. Some of you have trouble understanding the concepts of mood and tone. Further, some of you have difficulty differentiating between opinion and fact. For both of these, there will be activities to complete.

FACT Vs. OPINION

FACT:

1. a thing done (as a crime) or an action
2. something that is real; in a painting or sculpture, something that is true and that everyone agrees may be seen
3. a piece of information presented as being real or true (again, generally agreed upon) ie: people are social beings

OPINION:

1. a [point of ] view, judgment, (or appraisal) in the mind about a particular matter [an opinion is a statement that tells your point of view about something]
2. (belief stronger than impression and less strong than positive knowledge)
4. a generally held view (cultural)
5. an [idea stated] (formal expression) by an expert of his judgment or advice, based on reasons and principles

A fact is something that is true, generally accepted to be, or has been shown to be through repeated experiences. An opinion is your feelings or how someone else feels about a particular topic. Keep in mind that some opinions are fact; for example, I dislike chocolate. That is a fact (remember, I am a witness and trusted not to be lying). On a piece of paper, write the numbers 1 thru 20. Read the sentences below determine if they are fact or opinion. Write either an F or an O on the paper to indicate this:


1. Abraham Lincoln was President of the United States during the Civil War. __________
2. My favorite music group is Nickleback. __________
3. Remembrance Day is celebrated in November in Canada.________
4. Students must pass provincial exams in grade twelve in Alberta.__
5. The red velvet cake Mrs. Harvey made was delicious. __________
6. Students achieving high marks each year will be recognized for their hard work. __________
7. My Mother feels all students should be required to wear school uniforms. __________
8. Madonna is a well-known singer. __________
9. I really enjoyed the football game last weekend. __________
10. Brittany Spears is talented. __________
11. I enjoy reading the books by Stephen King.__________
12. My religion is the only true one ________________
13. Tiger Woods was the first African American to win the Masters Golf Tournament. __________
14. Chocolate cake is my favorite cake.__________
15. My Mom loves for me to wear blue. __________
16. Brad Pitt and Angelina are the parents of many children.______
17. George Washington was the first President of the United States of America. __________
18. My friend, Aleesa is the nicest person on Earth. __________
19. Rosa Parks was a very brave woman during the Civil Rights Movement. __________
20. Argentina is located on the continent of South America. __________

Notes for Fact and opinion
Questions about Fact vs. Opinion