Facts and Opinions | Lesson 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 | Class 9 English Unit 1 Lesson 1.3.1 I Opinion Matters.Text 2. Class 9 English new book 2024.

Facts and Opinions | Lesson 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 | Class 9 English Unit 1 Lesson 1.3.1 I Opinion Matters.Text 2. Class 9 English new book 2024.

We will discussed class nine English chapter 1, "Opinion Matters" based on 2024 class nine English book published by National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB). This lesson is intended for the students of Bangladesh who are in class nine. This topic covers exercise 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 on pages 8, 9, 10, and 11 that includes "Facts and Opinions." Class 9 English, Class nine English, 9 class English, class 9 English new book, 2024 class 9 english book, #class9english | Class 9 English Chapter 1 | Class 9 English 1st Paper | 

1.3.1 Let's read the following note to know more about 'Facts and Opinions'.

নিচের note-টি পড়ি এবং 'facts এবং opinions' সম্পর্কে আরো কিছু জানি।

Note

Facts and Opinions

An important part of reading comprehension is determining a fact and an opinion in a text. The difference between facts and opinions is essential, especially when working to support an argument in an essay. Facts are statements that can be objectively proven, while opinions reflect personal and subjective feelings. For instance, when writing about a story someone might write something like: "The author did an awesome job writing about the main character." However, this statement would be an opinion because the idea that the author's job was "awesome" is subjective and may vary depending on the reader.

Instead, the same person might write something like: "The author used several metaphors to describe the main character effectively." This would be a fact because the writer would be able to point out metaphors in the text that prove this.

When we read a text, it is not always easy to distinguish between facts and opinions. To identify them, we need to read the passage sentence by sentence and ask two questions:

1. Can the statement be proven to be true or false?

2. Does the statement express the author's personal beliefs, ideas, or emotions about the topic?

If the answer to the first question is "it cannot be proven," and the answer to the second is "it does," then the statement is an opinion. On the other hand, if the answer to the first question is "it can be proven," and the answer to the second is "it doesn't," then the statement is a fact.

You can also look for certain cues to distinguish between facts and opinions in a text: 

Authors often use the following ways to write a fact:

• The research confirms...
• It is recently discovered that/ Recent findings reveal that...
• "According to [source]"

are usually followed by a fact. However, it can also introduce an opinion. It is important to know that the source of the fact should be credible and trustworthy.

Conversely, authors use the following clues to give their opinions:

I think, I believe, I feel, In my opinion, Some people think, My friends think, My parents think, Some people claim/argue, He/she claims/argues

Adjectives like always/never, awful/wonderful, beautiful/ugly, better/best/worst, delicious/disgusting, enjoyable/favorite, for/against, good/bad, inferior/superior, oppose/support, terrible/unfair, worthwhile

Learning to tell facts and opinions is one of the most important skills. It not only helps us to analyse information and distinguish between facts and opinions, but it also assists us in choosing reliable sources and making our independent decisions. This skill reflects your critical thinking ability and makes you more reading capable.

In our daily lives, not everything that we hear or read is always true. We need to learn how to identify what is true and what is not. Therefore, it is important to be able to tell the differences between facts and opinions and decide what to believe and what is simply someone's viewpoint. This helps us resist attempts to influence, persuade, or pressure us. Ultimately, separating fact from opinion is central to understanding information thoughtfully.

1.3.2 Now, read the note on 'Facts and Opinions' again and choose the suitable characteristics from the following list and arrange them in the two columns below. Afterwards, share your ideas.

এখন, ঘটনা (facts) এবং মতামত (opinions) বিষয়ক note-টি আবার পড়ো এবং নিচের তালিকা থেকে এদের যথাযথ বৈশিষ্ট্যগুলো বাছাই করে নিচের সারণিতে সাজাও। এরপর facts and opinions সম্পর্কে তোমার ধারণা শ্রেণিতে শেয়ার করো।

Characteristics

• Always true and can be proven
• An expression of belief about something
• Rely on observation or research
• Based on assumptions
• Has credible sources like research, newspaper etc.
• The source of the information may be the teacher, mother etc.
• To me, walking is the best way to visit a new place
• My mother has a driving licence
• Universal
• Varies from one person to the next
• Debateable
• Has the power to influence or persuade others
• According to 'The New Nation' the literacy rate..
• Supported by evidence
• Involves our physical senses, like hearing, seeing, smelling, touching, or tasting

Add numbers as many as you need

The answer of  1.3.2 is given below.

Characteristics

O = Opinion   F = Fact

1. Always true and can be proven. F

2. An expression of belief about something. O

3. Rely on observation or research. F

4. Based on assumptions. O

5. Has credible sources like research, newspaper etc. F

6. The source of the information may be the teacher, mother etc. O

7. To me, walking is the best way to visit a new place. O

8. My mother has a driving license. F

9. Universal.  F

10. Varies from one person to the next. O

11. Debatable. O

12. Has the power to influence or persuade others. O

13. According to 'The New Nation' the literacy rate... F

14. Supported by evidence. F

15. Involves our physical senses, like hearing, seeing, smelling, touching, or tasting. O

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