Follow an argument, distinguish fact from opinion. Identify bias and different points of view/ perspective

Last updated over 3 years ago

8 questions

Instructions

Last updated over 3 years ago

8 questions

Instructions

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
fact		It is held true by scientists that one day we will colonise Mars
opinion		We should give more money to foreign aid
an idea		The minister resigned on Friday.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
implicit meaning		Records or things that can’t be proved to be true or false.
opinions		Records or things that can be proved to be true or false.
facts		What is implied or hinted at, not what is directly stated.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
facts		What is implied or hinted at, not what is directly stated.
opinions		Records or things that can be proved to be true.
bias		An inclination to one opinion with a refusal to consider others.
Implicit (implied) meaning		Views or feelings that can’t be proven to be true.

Fact or opinion?
    ______________________   opinion______________________ fact

What do the speakers tell us about themselves? Knowing the speakers’ backgrounds can tell you a lot about which perspectives they are coming from. Personal background can also lead to individual biases.