CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? – Reading with a Critical Eye
Can your pupils tell the difference between a fact, an opinion and a claim? Do they know when a number or headline might give the wrong impression?
Can You Believe It? is a 10-chapter reading comprehension resource designed to develop critical reading skills alongside reading comprehension.
Each chapter presents an engaging, age-appropriate text followed by questions that encourage pupils to look beyond the obvious answer. They learn to question information, look for evidence, assess sources and decide what conclusions can really be drawn from a text.
Pupils practise:
identifying facts and opinions
distinguishing claims from evidence
evaluating sources
comparing information
interpreting numbers and percentages
recognising misleading headlines
drawing evidence-based conclusions
explaining and justifying their thinking
The resource uses varied, relatable situations including news reports, surveys, social media posts, advertisements and everyday claims.
This is more than traditional comprehension practice: pupils are encouraged to read, question, investigate and think critically.
Perfect for:
• Year 5–6
• Reading comprehension
• Critical thinking
• Media and information literacy
• Independent reading activities
• Whole-class or individual work
A practical resource for helping pupils become more thoughtful, confident and critical readers.*




