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Subject: ENGLISH Quarter 2
Grade: 8 Weeks 3-4

A. LEARNING COMPETENCY – The learner is able to use opinion-marking signals to share ideas.
B. TOPIC – Opinion Marking Signals

Learning Objectives:
Specifically, the students should be able to:
1. Locate opinion-marking signals in sentences;
2. Identify opinion marking signals in different texts; and
3. Share opinion using opinion-marking signals.

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master how to use opinion-
marking signals to share ideas. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the
standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.

Pre-Activity: Read and Observe

Directions: Read and observe the highlighted words.

1. Personally, I think this doughnut is better than that from the other store.
2. Labradors are the best kind of dogs to have as a pet.
3. In my experience, exercising daily does wonders for your health
4. I might be wrong but didn’t you just ask him about that a while ago?
5. I am convinced that eating too many processed food isn’t good for
your health.
Process Questions:

1. What are the highlighted words in the paragraph?

2. What are these words and phrases called?
3. How are these words in the text used?

OPINION-MARKING SIGNALS
Opinion-marking signals are words or phrases used to show feelings, emotions and attitude towards
something. They are helpful clues in the forms of words and phrases that assist us in identifying opinion statement.
They are found mostly at the beginning of the sentences. They introduce one’s opinion.

The following are examples of opinion-marking signals.

Introductory Words and Phrases Opinion Clues

I think Always/Never
I believe Awful/Wonderful
I feel Beautiful/Ugly
I like Better/Best/Worst
In my opinion Delicious
My favorite Enjoyable/Horrible
The best Favorite For/Against
I strongly believe Good/Bad
From my point of view Inferior/Superior
It’s my belief Oppose/Support
Based on what I know Terrible
I am convinced Unfair Worthwhile
Speaking for myself
I know you will have to
agree that
I am confident that
 An opinion is something which can’t be proven and they based on someone’s thoughts, feelings and
understanding. There are words that will help you that you are being given an opinion and not a fact.

In sharing your opinion about something you have to convince others to believe your point, so, you must
include reasons to support your opinion. You may use the guide questions and the organizer below.

Example: What’s your Favorite Tourist Spot?

1) Choose a favorite spot. Why is it your favorite? (Write your opinion.)

2) Next, write one reason in each box supporting your opinion.
3) When done, reread your opinion and reasons.

It’s My Opinion!
My Favorite Tourist Spot: Banaue Rice Terraces
Opinion: It is a best place to visit.

Reason 1: The weather is cold unlike other areas in the Philippines.

Reason 2: There is a wide scenery of nature such as the fields, mountains, and sky.

Reason 3: The rich culture of the people are reflected in the land.

SCRIPTURE TIME!

“Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions”. Proverbs 18:2 NIV

I’m sure you have met this person. The one who has an opinion about nearly everything and who freely and
boldly shares those opinions as if they were facts. They share, not to promote understanding; either for themselves or
others but simply because they want everyone to know what they believe. They delight in airing their own opinions.

Is it wrong to have opinions? Certainly not; we all have them. We have opinions about nearly everything we
encounter. And sharing those opinions, if done correctly is not wrong either.

The problem comes when sharing our opinion is our whole purpose. When we are not interested in the feedback
others might provide. Feedback that might help us to form a more grounded opinion. Nor are we particularly interested in
promoting a greater understanding in those we share with. But our primary purpose is just to air our opinion.

Solomon calls this person a fool. Not because they are mentally deficient. On the contrary, they could be brilliant.
Solomon contrasts the fool with the one who exhibits wisdom. The fool is one who lacks wisdom and seems uninterested
in obtaining it.

One way that the fool can gain wisdom is to listen and learn from others. You do not necessarily need to agree
with them. But listen and try and understand. Pay attention to their feedback. It is just possible they might have something
valuable to say. Something you might learn from.

Reference:

https://znnhs.zdnorte.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Eng-8-Wk-2.pdf

Prepared by:

Ms. Jinky Mendoza

0951-313-1206
FB Acc: Jinky Claveria Mendoza
Gmail Acc: [email protected]
 GENERAL DIRECTIONS:
1. You will write your answers on one whole sheet of paper.
2. Read the directions carefully before answering for better results.

Activity 1: Find me!

Directions: Read and underline the opinion- marking signals used below.

1. I like broccoli.
2. I think skunks are cute.
3. I feel scared in the dark.
4. He is my favorite Thai actor.
5. The Treaty of Ghent tried to settle boundary disputes between the United States and Canada, and was
the worst treaty ever.

Activity 2: Fact or Opinion

Directions: Identify if the statements below are fact or opinion. If it is opinion, identify and underline
the opinion-marking signals.

1. Running is the best form of exercise.

2. I think cheetahs are mean.
3. There are fewer panda bears in the world than grizzly bears.
4. Cats are cuter than dogs.
5. Chicken that has not been properly prepared and cooked may cause salmonella.

Activity 3

Directions: Read the paragraph below and underline the opinion-marking signals.
Fay’s dad got a new job. They moved to a new house in a new town. Fay liked the new house.
She thought it was nice. Her room had a window that looked out the back yard. The bed and dresser from
her old house were in her new room. All of her toys were in her new room. She liked her new room.
She hoped she would like her new school, too.

Activity 4: Filling In
Directions: Based from the selection below, fill in the chart with the needed information.
Sunshine Diner is the best place to have breakfast in this town. First, their restaurant is clean
and orderly. You never see fingerprints on the plates or glasses like in some other establishments.
Second, the wait staffs are super friendly. Every time I go there for breakfast, I get a smiling waiter or
waitress who is happy to see me. Finally, the food is phenomenal.

It’s My Opinion!

My Favorite Place for Breakfast: Sunshine Diner

Opinion:

Reason 1:

Reason 2:

Reason 3: