Giving a reason to explain an opinion
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can give a reason why I have a particular opinion.
Key learning points
- Opinions are views that a person has about something and can be known as a 'point of view'.
- Reasons should be used to explain why we have a particular opinion.
- 'Because' is the joining word that allows you to explain why you have that opinion.
Keywords
Opinion - An opinion is what a person thinks or believes.
Reasons - Reasons help us to understand and explain things
Common misconception
Children may struggle to think of reasons for their opinions.
Give children the option of choosing from a list of reasons to help generate ideas.
Teacher tip
Keep an eye on pupils starting to explain their opinion with long reasoning that drifts off topic. We just want them to give one clear reason for their opinion at this stage.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the name for something that a person thinks or believes?
Q2.What does 'sharing your opinion' mean?
Q3.Which of these words would someone use at the start of a sentence when sharing their opinion?
Q4.What is the name for the group of people gathered together to watch a performance?
Q5.Why might some people speak quietly when talking in front of an audience?
Q6.Should you stand up when speaking to an audience?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who does an opinion belong to?
Q2.Sharing your opinion can be improved by doing what?
Q3.Reasons help us to do what?
Q4.Which word is used in a sentence before sharing the reason why you have an opinion?
Q5.What is the correct order for these three parts of an opinion with a reason?
Q6.Which of these reasons support the opinion that 'cats are better than dogs'?
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