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Subject: English

Grade Level: Grade 10

Class Objectives: Facts VS Opinions

Difficulty: Standard

Materials: Common classroom materials

Time: 5 mins

Activity: Fact or Opinion Charades

Introduction:

This activity aims to help students distinguish between facts and opinions in a fun
and engaging way through a charades game. Students will act out statements
provided to the class, prompting their peers to identify whether the statement is a
fact or an opinion.

Significance:

By participating in this activity, students will enhance their critical thinking skills,
analytical abilities, and understanding of the differences between facts and opinions.
It promotes active participation and collaboration in the classroom.

Teaching Strategy: Games and Gamification

Materials:

- Slips of paper with statements (facts and opinions)

- Timer
Detailed Instructions:

1. Divide the class into two teams.

2. Each team selects a player to come to the front of the class.

3. The teacher shows a slip of paper with a statement to the player (e.g., "The sun is
a star").

4. The player must act out the statement without speaking while their team guesses
if it is a fact or an opinion.

5. The team that correctly identifies the most statements wins.

Example Run-through:

The teacher shows a statement "Chocolate is the best dessert" to a player, who then
acts it out. The team correctly guesses it as an opinion.

Rubrics:

- Correct identification of facts and opinions: 5pts

- Active participation in acting out statements: 5pts

- Collaboration within the team: 5pts

Assessment Questions:

1. Can you give an example of a fact?

2. How did you differentiate between facts and opinions during the game?

3. Why is it important to distinguish between facts and opinions?

Pre-Activity Rationale:

Before the activity, students may have varying levels of understanding regarding
facts and opinions. This activity aims to provide a hands-on experience to reinforce
the concept and prepare them for further discussions on the topic.

Post-Activity Rationale and Analysis:


After the activity, students should have a clearer grasp of differentiating between
facts and opinions. Through reflection and discussion, they can analyze their thought
processes during the game and apply this skill to real-life situations.

To make the activity more engaging based on the cultural nuances of the
Philippines, consider incorporating the following:

- Use locally relevant statements or proverbs as part of the charades game.

- Encourage students to incorporate traditional Filipino gestures or expressions in


their charades.

- Incorporate elements of Filipino popular culture or media references in the


statements for added familiarity and engagement.

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