English // Reading Comprehension
Fact vs opinion
Distinguish between statements of fact and statements of opinion in texts, recognising how authors blend factual information with subjective viewpoints
Quick check
When the learner 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?
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Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
- 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
Topic // Map
Where this fits
- RequiredMust come first
- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
Before this
1 topic- Why the author wrote itRequired
Reading Comprehension // Ages 8 to 9
Fact vs opinion builds on identifying author's point of view
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Fact vs opinion
Ages 10 to 11 // Concept
Leads to
2 topicsReading Comprehension // Ages 11 to 14
Evaluating arguments builds on KS2 distinguishing fact from opinion
- Purpose, audience, and contextRequired
Reading Comprehension // Ages 11 to 14
Purpose and audience analysis extends KS2 distinguishing fact from opinion
Topic // Standards
Curriculum standards
- The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
- Eng.UKS2.Read.Comp.4
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