Starter quiz
- An opinion is ...
- a fact.
- what a person believes. ✓
- an incorrect answer.
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- Which of the following are opinions?
- Cardiff is the capital of Wales.
- French fries are the tastiest potato. ✓
- Bees produce honey.
- Running is my favourite sport. ✓
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- What does it mean to make 'eye contact' with someone?
- to look away from someone
- to look at someone at the same time that they look at you ✓
- to look at the ground
- to look at yourself in a mirror
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- Which of the following sentences is written in the first person?
- Swimming is a great form of exercise.
- I love to go swimming. ✓
- You can find a swimming pool in the local leisure centre.
- Swimming is so fun!
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- What is an audience?
- a group of people performing
- a group of people watching or listening to someone speak or perform ✓
- a group of people supporting their favourite team
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- Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?
- and
- or
- because ✓
- but
- In addition,
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Exit quiz
- Which of the following are facts?
- I love to do gymnastics.
- 20 + 20 = 40 ✓
- Tomato sauce is the best sauce for pasta.
- Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. ✓
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- Which of the following help you to be a successful speaker?
- Look at the floor.
- Speak clearly and loudly. ✓
- Stand up straight. ✓
- Fiddle with your fingers.
- Make eye contact with the audience. ✓
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- Which of the following are reasons why someone might debate?
- to settle an argument ✓
- to make someone else laugh
- to give their opinion ✓
- to entertain a crowd
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- Match the opinion to the justification.
- I love to play football⇔because it is a fun form of exercise. ✓
- Homework should be banned⇔because children are tired after school. ✓
- Dogs are a great pet⇔because they are loyal to their owner. ✓
- What should we do when someone is sharing their opinion?
- Ignore them.
- Listen to them. ✓
- Close our eyes.
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- Which of these is a fact and not an opinion?
- I think that Mexican food is delicious.
- I believe that cars should be banned in cities.
- There are 7 players on a netball team. ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- A debate is a structured argument between two teams.
- An opinion is a view or belief that a person has.
- An important aspect of debating is justifying opinions.
- It is important to speak in a loud, clear voice, make eye contact with the audience and stand up straight.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that an opinion has to include 'my' or 'I'.
Explain to pupils that an opinion is a view or belief that a person has. 'Tennis is the best sport' is an opinion because it is not a fact. Someone else may think differently.
Keywords
Debate - a structured argument between two teams
Opinion - a view or belief that a person has
Reasoning - explaining why a person has a certain opinion
Justify - giving clear reasoning for an opinion
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