Facts and Opinions
Students will differentiate between facts, opinions, and identify instances of author bias in various informational texts.
Key Questions
- What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
- How can you check whether something you read is a fact?
- Can you find one fact and one opinion in a short paragraph?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
Four Corners
Students move to corners of the classroom representing their position on a statement, then discuss and defend their reasoning with peers—building the analytical skills board examinations reward.
20–35 min
Think-Pair-Share
A three-phase structured discussion strategy that gives every student in a large Class individual thinking time, partner dialogue, and a structured pathway to contribute to whole-class learning — aligned with NEP 2020 competency-based outcomes.
10–20 min
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