Reading Between the Lines by Matt Beck

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Reading Between the Lines

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Reading Between the Lines

Facts are statements that can be proved.
Some texts contain facts and statistics.
Statistics are facts that are based on research or surveys, they are usually written as numbers or percentages.
Phrases like 'experts say', 'research , shows',' surveys show' often introduce facts.

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An opinion is something the writer thinks.
Opinions aren't true or untrue. They are just beliefs and can't be proved.
Phrases like 'I think', 'I believe' or 'many people say' show a statement is an opinion.

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If you are not sure whether something is a fact or opinion, think about whether it can be proved or not. If it can, it is a fact. If it can't , it is an opinion.

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Writing isn't always balenced
Sometimes a writer has a point of view they want to get across
They try to influence the reader by only giving their opinion. This is called BIAS
A biased text might exaggerate something or ignore the other side of the argument.

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North Coast Trains is the worst train company on Britain. Their trains are never on time and they are overcrowded. Last week I had to stand for a six hour journey, which was great.

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Biased texts use different methods to influence the reader
A text might use humour to entertain the reader
Biased texts might use strong language to make the reader agree with the writer
Biased texts might make claims that aren't supported with evidence

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Matt Beck