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Fact vs opinion
CONCEPTUALDistinguish between statements of fact and statements of opinion in texts, recognising how authors blend factual information with subjective viewpoints
Mastery Evidence
- 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
Assessment Prompt
“When [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 Standards1 alignment
Eng.UKS2.Read.Comp.4The national curriculum in EnglandDistinguish fact and opinion
Distinguish between statements of fact and opinion.
English · Key Stage 2
Prerequisites1
- Why the author wrote ithardAges 8—9
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- Book Features and Author's Reasons hard
Distinguishing own POV from author's extends identifying author's reasons/supporting points
Unlocks2
- Evaluating Arguments in Non-FictionhardAges 11—14
- Purpose, audience, and contexthardAges 11—14