Fact, Opinion & Headline
Learners rewrite a slanted headline three ways and discuss what changed.
Materials
6 materials1
Photo prompt
2
Annotated diagram
2
Worked example slides
3
Problem set
3
Vocabulary journal page
4
Plenary quiz
Lesson plan
4 phases, 42 minGoal
Students can separate fact from opinion in a report and write a headline that does not mislead.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects fact, opinion & headline to what students already know.
5 min
class
Photo prompt
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
14 min
class
Annotated diagram
Worked example slides
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
18 min
pair
Problem set
Vocabulary journal page
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
5 min
single
Plenary quiz
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Ratings & comments
How long does the setup actually take? Trying to work out if it fits a single period.
The differentiation notes are what sold me — I could stretch the fast finishers without writing anything extra.
The wrap-up prompt produced the best written responses I have had from this class all year.
Worked well as a cover lesson. A colleague with no background in the topic taught it from the plan alone.