1. HOW IS THE NEWS WRITTEN? ANALYSIS OF FACT & OPINION Copyright © Digital Explorer 2010 This resource may be reproduced for educational purposes only. A resource by: MEDIA EDUCATION – LESSON 3

2. fact A fact is something that you know exists or has happened. You will have evidence for your fact. opinion An opinion is something that you think or feel. You may not have evidence for your statement. DEFINITIONS OF FACT AND OPINION

4. An Islamic fundamentalist was radicalised in Britain before carrying out a suicide bombing on a busy street in Sweden. Iraqi-born Taimour Abdulwahab Al-Abdaly, 28, blew himself up his car, then himself, in the capital Stockholm. He has spent much of the last decade in Luton – long known as a hotbed of terrorism – where he studied for a degree and continued living there with his wife and children. MODELLING ARTICLE ANALYSIS

5. An Islamic fundamentalist was radicalised in Britain before carrying out a suicide bombing on a busy street in Sweden. Iraqi-born Taimour Abdulwahab Al-Abdaly, 28, blew himself up his car, then himself, in the capital Stockholm. He has spent much of the last decade in Luton – long known as a hotbed of terrorism – where he studied for a degree and continued living there with his wife and children. Fact Opinion MODELLING ARTICLE ANALYSIS

6. An Islamic fundamentalist was radicalised in Britain before carrying out a suicide bombing on a busy street in Sweden. Iraqi-born Taimour Abdulwahab Al-Abdaly, 28, blew himself up his car, then himself, in the capital Stockholm. He has spent much of the last decade in Luton – long known as a hotbed of terrorism – where he studied for a degree and continued living there with his wife and children. Fact Opinion MODELLING ARTICLE ANALYSIS

7. An Islamic fundamentalist was radicalised in Britain before carrying out a suicide bombing on a busy street in Sweden. Iraqi-born Taimour Abdulwahab Al-Abdaly, 28, blew himself up his car, then himself, in the capital Stockholm. He has spent much of the last decade in Luton – long known as a hotbed of terrorism – where he studied for a degree and continued living there with his wife and children. Fact Opinion MODELLING ARTICLE ANALYSIS

8. An Islamic fundamentalist was radicalised in Britain before carrying out a suicide bombing on a busy street in Sweden. Iraqi-born Taimour Abdulwahab Al-Abdaly, 28, blew himself up his car, then himself, in the capital Stockholm. He has spent much of the last decade in Luton – long known as a hotbed of terrorism – where he studied for a degree and continued living there with his wife and children. Fact Opinion MODELLING ARTICLE ANALYSIS

9. An Islamic fundamentalist was radicalised in Britain before carrying out a suicide bombing on a busy street in Sweden. Iraqi-born Taimour Abdulwahab Al-Abdaly, 28, blew himself up his car, then himself, in the capital Stockholm. He has spent much of the last decade in Luton – long known as a hotbed of terrorism – where he studied for a degree and continued living there with his wife and children. Fact Opinion Do you agree? MODELLING ARTICLE ANALYSIS

10. The key thing about writing to inform is that you keep to the facts. There’s no place for opinion or your own feelings. 1. Stick to the FACTS 2. RESEARCH so that you have the right information 3. Use a CLEAR structure 4. Use SIMPLE language WRITING TO INFORM

11. Remember that you need to give one side of the situation and make people think and feel the same way as you. You need to give your opinion and also make sure that you have some facts to back up what you are saying. 1. REPEAT yourself 2. Be PERSONAL – using words such as ‘we’ or ‘I’, these will always sound more convincing 3. Use QUESTIONS – using questions makes people more involved in your view 4. Play on EMOTIONS – make people laugh or feel sorry for you or make them afraid WRITING TO PERSUADE