Mrs. Clark can begin by using a lower level text with the student. She needs to model for the student using the lower level text to identify facts and opinions. The teacher could have the student create a T-chart to list facts and opinions. As the student reads have her as herself if this statement is a fact and can be proven. Then have her ask if this statement tells how someone feels. May have the students write down some facts about herself and then list some opinions. Hopefully with the modeling she will then begin to grasp the concept.

I would continually discuss with the student what a fact and opinion is. Additionally I would relate fact and opinion to nearly every conversation and communication that goes on in the classroom. Specifically with this student anytime I could ask her, "Now is that your opinion? or a fact?" I would. Making facts and opinions real and relating them to her specific feelings and knowledge would assist her in deciphering the differences and being able to apply the new knowledge to text and readings. Additionally I would apply fact and opinion activities across content areas as well so she can see them in many different aspects and genres.

I would use avenues that students can relate too. I would introduce this lesson with a movie or song. This gets them engaged and something that they can relate too. I would maybe come up with a mnemonic device to help the student remember the difference between fact and opinion. Have them read a story and complete a graphic organizer. Then I would have the student answer multiple choice questions. Then I would have the student write out the fact and the opinion in a story. This shows progression and they are constantly seeing it not just in literature, but in their every day life.