@deltaarifin7772 || Expressing Opinion || Kelas 8

Summary

In this English class, Mam Delta teaches students how to express and respond to opinions in English. The lesson covers essential expressions for asking for and giving opinions, as well as polite ways to agree or disagree. Through practical examples and dialogues, students learn how to engage in discussions and respectfully express their thoughts. The class concludes with an assignment where students create their own dialogues on topics like favorite food, social media, school uniforms, and homework. The key takeaway is the importance of politeness and respect in expressing opinions.

Takeaways

• 😀 An opinion is what someone thinks or feels about something.
• 😀 To express opinions, we can use phrases like 'I think...', 'In my opinion...', and 'I believe...'.
• 😀 Asking for opinions can be done with phrases like 'What do you think about...?', 'How do you feel about...?', or 'Do you agree with...?'.
• 😀 Giving opinions can be done politely with phrases like 'I think...', 'In my opinion...', or 'As far as I’m concerned...'.
• 😀 When agreeing with someone, you can say 'I agree with you', 'That’s a good point', or 'You are right'.
• 😀 Disagreeing politely can be done with phrases like 'I see your point, but...', 'I don’t think so', or 'I’m afraid I disagree'.
• 😀 The purpose of learning these expressions is to help students understand how to ask for and give opinions in English.
• 😀 It's important to use polite language when responding to opinions, whether agreeing or disagreeing.
• 😀 Respecting others' opinions, even when disagreeing, is a key part of effective communication.
• 😀 Students are encouraged to practice these expressions through dialogues based on different themes, such as favorite food, social media, school uniforms, or homework.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of today's lesson in English class?

The primary focus of today's lesson is learning how to express and respond to opinions in English.

What is the definition of an opinion as explained in the lesson?

An opinion is what someone thinks or feels about something. For example, 'I think the movie was great.'

Can you provide some examples of expressions for asking for an opinion?

Some examples include: 'What do you think about...?', 'How do you feel about...?', 'What is your opinion on...?', 'Do you agree with...?', and 'Do you have any thoughts on...?'

What are some expressions used to give an opinion politely?

Some polite expressions for giving an opinion include: 'I think...', 'In my opinion...', 'I believe...', and 'As far as I’m concerned...'

How can someone politely agree with another person's opinion?

Polite ways to agree include saying: 'I agree with you', 'That's a good point', 'You’re right', 'Absolutely', and 'I think so, too.'

What are some polite expressions for disagreeing with an opinion?

Polite ways to disagree include: 'I see your point, but...', 'I'm not sure I agree...', 'I don’t think so...', 'That might be true, but...', and 'I’m afraid I disagree.'

In the dialogue example, how does the female character express her opinion about online learning?

The female character says, 'I think it’s very helpful, especially during the pandemic.'

How does the male character respond to the female character's opinion in the dialogue?

The male character responds by saying, 'I agree, it saves time and is very flexible.'

What is the main conclusion of today's lesson?

The main conclusions are: 1) Asking for opinions helps us understand others, 2) Use polite expressions when sharing opinions, and 3) Respect others' opinions even if you disagree.

What assignment do the students need to complete at the end of the lesson?

Students are asked to create a short dialogue using one of the following themes: favorite food, social media, school uniforms, or homework.