to share an opinion, belief or viewpoint with someone else

to have a different opinion, belief or viewpoint from someone else regarding a particular topic, issue or statement

Speaking socially

English

Talking about transitions

Articulating yourself

Disagreeing with someone

Presenting effectively

In this unit, pupils practise speaking and listening skills to turn take, agree and disagree respectfully and share opinions about the transition of leaving primary school to go to secondary school. Pupils develop their ability to listen without judgement to their peers' opinions and feelings.

Talking transitions

telling them clearly what we think they are doing wrong

Which of these are good options when we disagree with friends?

What should we do when a disagreement happens in our group? 

"OK, let's take a minute to discuss this."

"Let's try and sort this out. Sam, you go first."

Which of these are good ways of starting a discussion about a conflict? 

True or false? Meeting new children is just like meeting new adults. 

Which of these are important when talking to new children?

True or false? You should tell people everything about your favourite topic when you first meet them. 

When someone disagrees with us, which of these are appropriate reactions? 

Aisha wants to go to the park, but Sam wants to stay in.

Sam likes reading, but Aisha says it's boring. 

Which of these are disagreements about opinions? 

True or false? A compromise is the only way to resolve a disagreement. 

True or false? Alex wants to play video games and Jun wants to play basketball. They can resolve this situation through a compromise.

"I see what you mean, but I think differently."

Which people are expressing their disagreement respectfully? 

Speaking socially

Lesson outcome