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?
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Curriculum alignment
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Australian Curriculum v9 candidate
identify the subjective language of opinion and feeling, and the objective language of factual reporting
understand how to move beyond making bare assertions by taking account of differing ideas or opinions and authoritative sources
present an opinion on a literary text using specific terms about literary devices, text structures and language features, and reflect on the viewpoints of others
Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only
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