Speaking socially
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can practise solving conflicts by agreeing and disagreeing respectfully and I can consider what to say when meeting new people.
Key learning points
- It is important to express yourself clearly and confidently in various social situations.
- It is normal for people to agree and disagree with each other in a variety of social situations.
- We can solve conflicts in groups by agreeing and disagreeing respectfully.
- When we meet new adults, we can make a good first impression by being polite and respectful.
- When we meet new children, we can try to make friends by having conversations.
Keywords
Agree - to share an opinion, belief or viewpoint with someone else
Disagree - to have a different opinion, belief or viewpoint from someone else regarding a particular topic, issue or statement
Conflict - a disagreement between people
Common misconception
Pupils may see conversations as only a way to share their interests with others.
Remind them that conversations are about 'receiving' as well as 'transmitting' and that listening is a big part of what makes good conversation.
Teacher tip
You may want to change the scenarios in the lesson to fit with problems within your class.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When someone disagrees with us, which of these are appropriate reactions?
Q2.Which of these are disagreements about opinions?
Q3.A compromise is where ...
Q4.True or false? A compromise is the only way to resolve a disagreement.
Q5.True or false? Alex wants to play video games and Jun wants to play basketball. They can resolve this situation through a compromise.
Q6.Which people are expressing their disagreement respectfully?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these are good options when we disagree with friends?
Q2.What should we do when a disagreement happens in our group?
Q3.Which of these are good ways of starting a discussion about a conflict?
Q4.True or false? Meeting new children is just like meeting new adults.
Q5.Which of these are important when talking to new children?
Q6.True or false? You should tell people everything about your favourite topic when you first meet them.
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