English Reading Comprehension Conceptual 10–11 yrs

Fact vs opinion

事实与观点

Description

Distinguish 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 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?