to have a different opinion, belief or viewpoint from someone else regarding a particular topic, issue or statement

a negotiation or settlement of differences where each person gives up something to reach a mutual agreement

Disagreeing with someone 

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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.

Talking transitions

We can take it as an opportunity to learn.

Which of these are true about hearing opinions we disagree with?

say that you agree to disagree and move on

calmly explain why you think they are wrong

tell them that they are a bad person for disagreeing with you

Which of the following are appropriate responses when someone disagrees with our opinion?

Jun says Sam's phone is rubbish. She disagrees.

Lucas says football is best; Aisha says tennis is better.

Which of these are disagreements about opinions?

when both people in a disagreement get everything they want

when both people in a disagreement give something up to solve the dispute

when both people in a disagreement give everything up to solve the dispute

True or false? Alex is upset that Jun pushed him over for no reason. They can resolve this situation through a compromise. 

Aisha is annoyed that Sam has broken her console. 

Aisha wants to play cards, but Sam is busy on her phone.

Aisha is upset that Sam is playing with other friends at playtime.

Aisha hears Sam saying unkind things about her.

Which of these disagreements could be resolved with a compromise?

Fill in the gaps: Articulating yourself means speaking __________ and __________. 

Which of these should we **avoid** when trying to articulate ourselves?

Stopping talking when you've made your point. 

Stopping to think or discuss the question with a partner.

Starting to say your thoughts clearly and simply.

Which step might come **first** if we are trying to answer a question in an articulate way?

What does advocating for other people mean?

You didn't do the homework and you were given a consequence.

Someone in your class wants to copy the homework you spent hours doing.

You are sitting next to someone who's distracting you constantly.

In which of these situations is it **not** necessary for you to advocate for yourself in school?

being clear and concise about what we need

Which of the following should we **not** do when advocating for ourselves?

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