Year 2 - English
Giving a reason to explain an opinion
Spoken language: sharing your opinion
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn how to share their opinions, giving reasons why they have an opinion using the word 'because'. They learn how to use these skills to convince people to agree with them. Pupils also build their performance and oracy skills, practising speaking loudly and clearly.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to give a reason why you have a particular opinion.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- opinion: An opinion is what a person thinks or believes.
- reasons: Reasons help us to understand and explain things
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may struggle to think of reasons for their opinions.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key 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.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'opinion'
An opinion is what a person thinks or believes.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may struggle to think of reasons for their opinions. Correction: Give children the option of choosing from a list of reasons to help generate ideas.
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