Year 2 - English
Explaining why you disagree with an opinion
Sharing our opinions: agreeing and disagreeing
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to politely and respectfully explain why you disagree with someone else's opinion.
Key Notes
- People can agree or disagree with an opinion.
- Using the word 'because' allows us to explain our opinions.
- Successful listening includes looking at the person speaking and paying close attention.
- Speaking in full sentences and in a loud, clear voice helps the listener understand what is being said.
Vocabulary To Learn
- opinion: what a person thinks or believes
- agree: to feel the same way about something
- disagree: to feel differently about something
- respect: showing consideration for the feelings and opinions of others
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils might struggle to see the difference between a fact and an opinion.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
People can agree or disagree with an opinion. Using the word 'because' allows us to explain our opinions.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'opinion'
what a person thinks or believes.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils might struggle to see the difference between a fact and an opinion. Correction: Explain to pupils that if something is a fact, we can find out the answer because there will only be one correct answer. You could give additional examples to those at the start of Learning Cycle 2.
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