Bushfire Fact & Opinion

Overview:

This worksheet helps students distinguish between facts and opinions while reading an article about bushfires. The activity is provided as a differentiated set to suit varying ability levels.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop critical reading skills by identifying factual statements and opinions.
• Understand the difference between objective information and subjective viewpoints.
• Enhance comprehension and analytical skills when engaging with nonfiction texts.

How the Activity Works:

Students read a news article about bushfires and categorize statements from the text as either facts or opinions. The differentiated worksheet set includes varying levels of support, such as sentence starters or guiding prompts, to cater to different learners. This activity is ideal for literacy or science lessons.