Year 6 - English
Speaking socially
Talking transitions
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils practise speaking and listening skills to turn take, agree and disagree respectfully and share opinions about the transition of leaving primary school to go to secondary school. Pupils develop their ability to listen without judgement to their peers' opinions and feelings.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to practise solving conflicts by agreeing and disagreeing respectfully and you can consider what to say when meeting new people.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may see conversations as only a way to share their interests with others.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key 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.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'agree'
to share an opinion, belief or viewpoint with someone else.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may see conversations as only a way to share their interests with others. Correction: Remind them that conversations are about 'receiving' as well as 'transmitting' and that listening is a big part of what makes good conversation.
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