Giving an Opinion: Differences between Opinion, Fact, and Misinformation
Inglês
Habilidades BNCC
Questões
1. Qual alternativa NÃO apresenta formas de dar opinião em Inglês?
a)
How about...?; If you ask me, I think you...
b)
What I would suggest would be...; How are you doing?
c)
What is your name?; Where do you live?
d)
In my opinion...; From my point of view...
e)
I believe that...; I think that...
2. Choose the correct phrase to express an opinion:
a)
Banana is a technology device.
b)
In my opinion, eating fruits is healthy.
c)
An apple is a smartphone.
d)
I went to the store yesterday.
e)
What time is it?
3. Which statement below is a FACT?
a)
I guess oranges are tastier than apples.
b)
Misinformation spreads fast on the internet.
c)
If you ask me, technology is too complicated.
d)
In my opinion, mango is the best fruit.
e)
I believe bananas are better than grapes.
4. Explain the difference between an opinion and a fact. Give an example of each, related to food or technology.
5. Why is it important to distinguish between fact, opinion, and misinformation, especially when using the internet?
6. Write about a fruit or a technology you like. Start by giving a fact, then express your opinion about it.
7. Maria loves reading articles about healthy eating and new technologies. Yesterday, she read two articles: one claimed that eating apples every day prevents all diseases, while the other presented scientific data about the nutritional value of apples. Later, Maria noticed her friends sharing the first article on social media, stating that it was a proven fact. She became curious about the differences between the two articles and wondered how to identify what was true or just an opinion.
Considering the situation described, what is the best way for Maria to distinguish between a fact and an opinion in the articles she read?
a)
Assume everything that sounds convincing is true.
b)
Check if the information is supported by scientific data or sources.
c)
Believe what her friends share online.
d)
Trust only articles with attractive pictures.
e)
Ignore all information related to health.
8. During a classroom discussion, students are talking about new technologies. Some students say, 'In my opinion, smartphones make people less social,' while others argue that 'Research shows that smartphones can help connect people from different parts of the world.' The teacher asks the class to identify which statements are opinions and which are facts.
Based on the discussion above, identify the correct classification for the two statements.
a)
Both are facts.
b)
Both are opinions.
c)
The first is a fact; the second is an opinion.
d)
The first is an opinion; the second is a fact.
e)
Neither is related to technology.
9. Social media platforms have become sources of information and debate. Sometimes, people post claims like: 'If you eat pineapple every morning, you'll never get sick!' This statement gets many likes and shares, but health organizations say there is no scientific evidence to support it. Other posts use phrases like 'I think eating fruit is essential for health.'
What type of information does the first social media statement represent, and why is it important to recognize it?
a)
It is a fact, because many people agree with it.
b)
It is an opinion, because it uses 'I think'.
c)
It is misinformation, because it makes a health claim without evidence.
d)
It is an instruction, because it tells you what to do.
e)
It is a fact, because pineapples are healthy.
10. Vocabulary: Food & Technology
ACROSS
DOWN
1.A true statement that can be proven (starts with F).
2.A personal belief or feeling about something (starts with O).
3.A fruit, often red or green, known for being healthy (starts with A).
4.A technology device used to make calls (starts with P).
5.False information that is spread regardless of intent (starts with M).