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The narrative uses examples like a debate about whether flying animals are birds or bats to show how evidence, expertise, and source reliability help determine what is true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text also introduces practical strategies for critical thinking, including recognising opinion clues (such as “I think” or “in my view”) and fact clues (such as “the research suggests” or “experts say”). By encouraging readers to question sources, check evidence, and compare viewpoints, the text builds essential skills for understanding information in newspapers and online spaces. 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