Explaining why you agree with an opinion

English

Explaining why you disagree with an opinion

Conversation building

In this unit, pupils learn how to share their opinions and have conversations. They learn the difference between agreeing and disagreeing with others and how to do this respectfully and politely. Pupils also build on their listening skills, practising paying close attention to the person speaking.

Sharing our opinions: agreeing and disagreeing

Which word is useful when we give a reason why we have a certain opinion?

What should we do when someone is sharing their opinion? 

keep focused on the person who is speaking.

What does it mean if you **agree** with someone's opinion?

What does it mean if you **disagree** with someone's opinion?

using your voice to tell someone something.

paying attention to what someone is saying.

Keep focused on the person who is speaking.

Keep eye contact with the person who is speaking.

Look away from the person who is speaking.

Pay close attention to what the person is saying.

To be a 'good listener' we should do which of these?

Which word can we use to give a reason why we believe something?

Starter Quiz

An opinion is...