'Fact and Opinion' tutor notes

The 'Fact and Opinion' module helps learners revise and remember useful tips to help distinguish fact and opinion.

How does this tie in with the curriculums?

• England
  
• Wt/L1.6 Proof-read and revise writing for accuracy and meaning. Understand that proof-reading is about checking for meaning as well as spelling, and that writing must communicate meaning clearly to the reader.
  Rw/L1.2 Recognise and understand the vocabulary associated with different types of text, using appropriate strategies to work out meaning.
  
• Wales
  As England.
• Northern Ireland
  As England.
• Scotland
  See www.aloscotland.com for details of the Scottish curriculum.

In the Skillswise module you'll find:

Fact and opinion quiz
The learner can choose their level. Level A is the easiest, level C the hardest.
You can print out a certificate if you score 50% or more in the quiz. This will appear as a link on the results page - click on the link and the certificate will appear in a new window. A learner can write their name in once the certificate is printed.

Fact and opinion factsheets
Four factsheets help learners distinguish between the two, looking at the difference in language and giving clear examples of both.

Fact and opinion worksheets
There are four printable worksheets presenting a variety of examples of fact and opinion.

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Taking it further:

With Skillswise
Don't forget to visit Types of text and Skimming text for more ideas for teaching fact and opinion.

On the web
Here are some suggestions of other places on the web. You might find useful resources that you can adapt for teaching fact and opinion.

• Skillsworkshop
  Once again, our favourite collection of resources identifies the purpose of a text and infer meaning which is not explicit.
• Education Oasis
  This American site provides a worksheet of criteria for determining statements of opinion. Students can practice discerning statements of opinion in advertisements.
• School district of Manatee county, Florida - USA
  Although this is designed for elementary school children - the quiz offers good practice distinguishing fact from opinion.

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