Unit Six: Fact and Opinion

FACT AND OPINION 

• Students are taught the difference between a fact and an opinion by seeing numerous illustrations presented.  

• The value of opinions in persuasive writing is discussed. Various strategies to strengthen persuasive writing are explained: sensory impressions, well-selected adverbs,  indirect reference, and descriptions of personal qualities.  

• Students are taught how to differentiate between a fact and an opinion by learning to evaluate credentials and Internet sources, by learning to utilize library reference materials and personal interviews.