The Power of Persuasion · Persuasive Writing

Fact versus Opinion

Developing critical literacy skills to identify bias and evaluate the reliability of different sources.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a writer present an opinion so that it appears to be a proven fact?
  2. 2What role does bias play in the selection of evidence for an argument?
  3. 3How do we verify the credibility of information presented in digital media?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: English - Reading ComprehensionKS2: English - Spoken Language
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: The Power of Persuasion
Period: Persuasive Writing

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