⚽ Part 1: Understanding Facts and Opinions

1. Complete the definitions below:

FACT: A statement that can be _____________ or verified with evidence.

OPINION: A statement that expresses someone's _____________ thoughts or feelings.

2. Circle whether each statement is a FACT or an OPINION:

The match kicked off at 3:00 PM on Saturday.

FACT

OPINION

The Spartans played brilliantly in the first half.

FACT

OPINION

PK Lions scored two goals during the match.

FACT

OPINION

The referee made terrible decisions throughout the game.

FACT

OPINION

📰 Part 2: Signal Words and Phrases

3. Tick all the signal words that usually indicate an OPINION:

According to

I believe

Clearly

The data shows

In my view

Obviously

The score was

Undoubtedly

4. Match the signal phrases to their type:

1. "Statistics reveal that..."

2. "It seems to me that..."

3. "The official records show..."

4. "I think the best player was..."

A. Opinion signal

B. Fact signal

C. Fact signal

D. Opinion signal

⚽ Part 3: Spartans vs PK Lions Match Report Analysis

5. Read this paragraph from a match report. Underline the FACTS and circle the OPINIONS:

The Spartans dominated the first half with their exceptional passing game. They scored

their opening goal in the 23rd minute when striker James Wilson found the net with a

spectacular shot from outside the penalty area. The crowd of 2,847 spectators clearly

appreciated this brilliant display of skill. PK Lions equalised just before half-time with

a fortunate deflection that somehow found its way past the goalkeeper.

6. Explain why distinguishing between fact and opinion is important for sports journalists:

✍️ Part 4: Writing Practice

7. Write one FACTUAL sentence about a recent school sports event or PE lesson:

8. Now write one OPINION sentence about the same event, using a signal word or phrase:

9. Rewrite this biased sentence to make it more objective and factual:

"The amazing Spartans completely destroyed the hopeless PK Lions 3-1 in yesterday's thrilling final."

10. Complete this objective news report by filling in the blanks with appropriate factual language:

The local football final took place on _____________ at _____________ Stadium. The Spartans defeated PK Lions by a score of _____-_____. The winning goal was scored in the _____ minute by _____________. Approximately _______ spectators attended the match, which lasted _____ minutes including stoppage time.