Objectief en subjectief

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• Leerjaar 3

Objective and subjective

At the end of the lesson you can tell the difference between objective and subjective.

Objective

When are you objective?

- Describe facts

- Do not express opinions 

- Objective observations should be (almost) similar, because you only describe what you see. 

Subjective

When are you subjective?:

- You express your opinion/feelings when you are describing a situation. 

- Subjective observations can be different, because people express their own opinion/feeling. 

Exercise : objective

- Look at the picture.

- Describe what you see.

- Discuss with a classmate.

Exercise : objective

- Look at the picture.

- Describe your opinion/feelings.

- Discuss with a classmate. 

A subjective text only expresses opinions.

Juist

Onjuist

In an objective text only uses facts.

Juist

Onjuist

On Monday morning, 23rd January, my bike was stolen. I immediately went to the police station to report the theft.aangifte gedaan.

Objective

Subjective

A police officer told me that they never investigate (onderzoek doen naar) stolen bikes.

Objective

Subjective

The police officer was very kind and he walked me out. He wished me a nice day, which I found very friendly.

Objective

Subjective

At 12 o'clock a burglary took place.

Objective

Subjective

It is the most beautiful house in the street.

Objective

Subjective

The residents were not at home at the time of the burglary.

Objective

Subjective

Some local boys probably did it, because they always cause trouble.

Objective

Subjective

So, what is the difference between objective and subjective?

- Write a short objective report of approximately 6 sentences. 

- Write a short subjective report of approximately 6 sentences. 

possible topics:

- today's English class                   - your favourite sports/hobby

- the book you are reading           - ........................