3M/4M - Agree or disagree?

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 4

Hi class!
Using a picture or meme, show me how your traineeship went last week.

Are you going to resit the last test? (Reading, Listening, Book)

yes, I am

no, I'm not

maybe

Agree or disagree?

Today:

we practise one of the 3 skills you will be tested on in Year 4: 

speaking!

(The other skills are: listening, writing and reading)

At the end of this lesson, you can...

• Say that you agree or disagree with someone
• Say why you agree or disagree with someone 
• Say that you don't have an opinion

Useful sentences when agreeing

• I agree with you 100 percent.
• I couldn't agree with you more.
• That's so true.
• That's for sure.
• (slang) Tell me about it!
• (slang) I hear you, (bro/sis)!
• You're absolutely right.
• Absolutely.
• That's exactly how I feel.
• Exactly.
• I'm afraid I agree with ...
• No doubt about it.
• (agree with negative statement) Me neither.
• (weak) I suppose so./I guess so.
• You have a point there.

No opinion: 

* I don't have an opinion on that. 

* I don't care either way. 

* It's all the same to me. 

Agree with this statement in English:
Lessons should be optional if your grades are good.
Give a supporting argument.

Useful sentences when disagreeing

• I don't think so.
• (strong) No way.
• I'm afraid I disagree.
• (strong) I totally disagree.
• (slang) No way Jose!
• (strong) I'd say the exact opposite.
• Not necessarily.
• That's not always true.
• That's not always the case.
• No, I'm not so sure about that.
• No opinion:
• * I don't have an opinion on that. 
• * I don't care either way. 
• * It's all the same to me. 

Disagree with this statement in English:
Dutch students should wear uniforms.
Give a supporting argument.

Practise in pairs

Look at the statements on the next slide. 

Try to think of an argument FOR and AGAINST these statements. 

How many statements can you argue both ways? 

Try to find a PRO and a CON for every argument. 

CHOOSE FROM:

1. Fatbike riders should wear a helmet.

2. Schools for teenagers should start at 10 o'clock instead of 8.30. 

3. Doctors and nurses should be paid more than footballers.

4. Public transport should be free for everyone.

5. Smoking should be banned in public spaces.

6. The death penalty should be an option for certain crimes.

7. Gym membership should be free for people under 18. 

8. Children should only get pocket money if they do chores around the house.

9. Women are better at taking care of children than men are.

10. Summer vacation should be three months: June, July, August.

11. Supermarkets should be open 24/7.

12. Students should be able to rate teachers and get them fired.

13. Social media are bad for you. 

14. The Netherlands will win the European Football Championships this year. 

15. Pineapple belongs on pizza.

More useful sentences:

Stating an opinion

• In my opinion...
• The way I see it...
• If you want my honest opinion...
• According to Lisa...
• As far as I'm concerned...
• If you ask me...

Asking for an opinion

• What's your idea?
• What are your thoughts on all of this?
• How do you feel about that?
• Do you have anything to say about this?
• What do you think?
• Do you agree?
• Wouldn't you say?

Interruptions

• Can I add something here?
• Is it okay if I jump in for a second?
• If I might add something...
• Can I throw my two cents in?
• Sorry to interrupt, but...
• (after accidentally interrupting someone) Sorry, go ahead. OR Sorry, you were saying...
• (after being interrupted) You didn't let me finish.

Settling an argument

• Let's just move on, shall we?
• Let's drop it.
• I think we're going to have to agree to disagree.
• (sarcastic) Whatever you say./If you say so.

Now let's practise more...

... by playing Quizlet Live with useful speaking sentences!

I learned something during this class.

yes

no

a little

I had some fun during this class.

yes

no

a little

Anything you'd like to tell me?
I won't show your answer to the class.