Goal: identify language of factual reporting and opinion without treating opinion as false. Materials: Card A, A1 and A2.
- Notice, 3: Present “The model has one shelter” and “The shelter looks wonderful.” Key: first source-supported report; second evaluation/opinion.
- Model, 5: Underline A2's “I think,” “more welcoming,” and “in my view.” “These words show Kai's view. The model counts are a reason; they do not prove everyone agrees.”
- Guide, 7: Read A1/A2 in short chunks. Children classify four lines: “three benches” report; “one shaded shelter” report; “could offer more choice” prediction/opinion; “another source is needed” a source-limit conclusion from A1. Ask why each fits.
- Try, 7: Learner rewrites “The model is terrible” as one grounded report sentence and one clearly marked viewpoint with a reason. Sample key: “The model shows one shelter.” “I would prefer another shelter because the drawing shows only one.” No single preferred opinion.
- Check, 3: “Is an opinion automatically wrong?” Key: no; it is a viewpoint and can be supported by reasons. If child says every reason proves it, contrast evidence for count versus evidence for users' needs.