Fact vs opinion
Distinguish between statements of fact and statements of opinion in texts, recognising how authors blend factual information with subjective viewpoints
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When your child reads a newspaper article or non-fiction text, can they point out which parts are facts and which parts are the author's opinions — and explain how they can tell the difference?
Distinguish between statements of fact and statements of opinion in texts, recognising how authors blend factual information with subjective viewpoints
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- Identify and label statements as fact or opinion in a newspaper article
- Explain why a statement is a fact by citing verifiable evidence or why it is an opinion
- Recognise persuasive techniques that present opinions as if they were facts
“When your child reads a newspaper article or non-fiction text, can they point out which parts are facts and which parts are the author's opinions — and explain how they can tell the difference?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Reading Comprehension
- Age range
- Ages 10–11
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