Child Tooth Decay in NZ
I am able to distinguish between fact and opinion by identifying relevant language features the author has subtly used
The problem
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Read and write one or two sentences that outline what the problem is according to this article.
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Read and write one or two sentences that outline what the problem is according to this article.
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Read and write one or two sentences that outline what the problem is according to this article.
The problem - YOUR PERSPECTIVE
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Do you agree? Disagree? Why?
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Do you agree? Disagree? Why?
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Do you agree? Disagree? Why?
Fact or opinion: for each text find example of a. Fact then b.Opinion (highlight words that support whether it is fact or opinion)
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B. Opinion
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B. Opinion
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B. Opinion
Cause of problem?
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What does the author say is the cause of the problem?
How do you know this?
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What does the author say is the cause of the problem?
How do you know this?
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What does the author say is the cause of the problem?
How do you know this?
Solutions
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What solutions are offered in this article?
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What solutions are offered in this article?
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What solutions are offered in this video?
Author’s perspective
Do the author’s agree across the 3 texts? Show evidence of why you think this. (Copy and paste from texts or quote from video as evidence)
Do you agree? Why / why not?
Solution
What do YOU think is a possible solution to this problem for children and their teeth?
Write your answer here
Implementation
In the following slide create a step by step guide for young children to follow to help prevent tooth decay.
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Impact
What impact does this tooth decay have on individuals? On families? Communities?
Write your answer here
Create
Create a short movie that supports children at Pt England to take best care of their precious teeth!
Some ideas: