Paper 1: Fact, Opinion and Bias

Build confidence with evaluating viewpoints in multimodal texts. Strengthen loaded modifiers through the Two Headlines reading task, then apply your learning in writing: Write a balanced 150-word response to two opposing views on a school policy.

Evaluating viewpoints in multimodal texts

Vocabulary

Grammar

Reading

Writing

Listening

Consolidation

Word Cards

biasTap to flip

an unfair preference that affects judgement

Use “bias” accurately when explaining your ideas.

claimTap to flip

a statement presented as true

Use “claim” accurately when explaining your ideas.

neutralTap to flip

not showing support for either side

Use “neutral” accurately when explaining your ideas.

sourceTap to flip

the person or organisation providing information

Use “source” accurately when explaining your ideas.

justifyTap to flip

to give reasons that support a choice

In a Sustainable cities task, use justify when you compare proposals for an urban issue.

nuanceTap to flip

a small but important difference in meaning

In a Sustainable cities task, use nuance when you compare proposals for an urban issue.

coherentTap to flip

logical and easy to follow

In a Sustainable cities task, use coherent when you compare proposals for an urban issue.

implicationTap to flip

an idea suggested rather than directly stated

In a Sustainable cities task, use implication when you compare proposals for an urban issue.

Matching Game

Click a word, then click its matching definition.