Handling Opposition - Students 1 - not up
Foundational
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Students
Student Activity Sheet A
Directions: Make a list of activities that you like to participate in or places you like to go. Then with a partner, compare your list and politely discuss why you might not agree with your partners choices.
Student Activity Sheet B
Directions: Study the comic strips below. Circle the answers that show that the characters having an opposing view.
Student Activity Sheet C
Student Activity Sheet D
Directions: In the scripts below circle two nouns in purple and one verb in red.
Remember: A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea. A verb names describe an action, state, or occurrence
Example script of someone having an opposing view appropriately:
Chris:Hey, don’t you think that it would be a good idea to walk to school tomorrow?
Tori: I heard it’s supposed to rain tomorrow so maybe we can walk to school another day. Let’s take the bus tomorrow.
Chris:That’s a great idea.
Example script of having an opposing view inappropriately:
Chris:I was thinking of donating money to promote environmental clean up.
Tori: That’s a terrible idea. I think donating money to help animals is a way better idea.
Chris:That hurt my feelings.
Tori:Too bad.
Directions: How many syllables do you hear in the words below?
Student Lesson Review Sheet
Directions: Complete the following questions.
- Is it okay to have an opposing view?
- How do you oppose a position respectfully?
- What are some examples of circumstances when you may have to disagree with others?
- Why is having an opposing view important?