Disagreeing with someone
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can practise disagreeing with someone else’s opinion and resolving disagreements in a respectful way.
Key learning points
- It is important to express disagreements calmly and respectfully, using a polite tone and language.
- Some disagreements are about opinions; others are about behaviour and choices.
- We should recognise that everyone has different opinions and not take offence; it's not a personal attack.
- It is important to try resolving disagreements peacefully by explaining your feelings or compromising when appropriate.
- Compromises are not always appropriate; if they are, we should suggest them calmly and politely.
Keywords
Disagree - to have a different opinion, belief or viewpoint from someone else regarding a particular topic, issue or statement
Opinion - a view or belief that a person has
Compromise - a negotiation or settlement of differences where each person gives up something to reach a mutual agreement
Common misconception
Pupils may think that they should always compromise to solve a dispute.
Emphasise that compromise is used when **both parties** have something they can give up or offer.
Teacher tip
You may wish to adapt the scenarios in this lesson to reflect ones that have come up during the course of the year or that are relevant to your particular context.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Fill in the gaps: Articulating yourself means speaking __________ and __________.
Q2.Which of these should we avoid when trying to articulate ourselves?
Q3.Which step might come first if we are trying to answer a question in an articulate way?
Q4.What does advocating for other people mean?
Q5.In which of these situations is it not necessary for you to advocate for yourself in school?
Q6.Which of the following should we not do when advocating for ourselves?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these are true about hearing opinions we disagree with?
Q2.Which of the following are appropriate responses when someone disagrees with our opinion?
Q3.Which of these are disagreements about opinions?
Q4.What is a compromise?
Q5.True or false? Alex is upset that Jun pushed him over for no reason. They can resolve this situation through a compromise.
Q6.Which of these disagreements could be resolved with a compromise?
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