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Disagreeing with someone
I can practise disagreeing with someone else’s opinion and resolving disagreements in a respectful way.
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Year 6
Disagreeing with someone
I can practise disagreeing with someone else’s opinion and resolving disagreements in a respectful way.
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Key learning points
- It is important to express disagreements calmly and respectfully, using a polite tone and language.
- Some disagreements are about opinions; others are about behaviour and choices.
- We should recognise that everyone has different opinions and not take offence; it's not a personal attack.
- It is important to try resolving disagreements peacefully by explaining your feelings or compromising when appropriate.
- Compromises are not always appropriate; if they are, we should suggest them calmly and politely.
Keywords
Disagree - to have a different opinion, belief or viewpoint from someone else regarding a particular topic, issue or statement
Opinion - a view or belief that a person has
Compromise - a negotiation or settlement of differences where each person gives up something to reach a mutual agreement
Common misconception
Pupils may think that they should always compromise to solve a dispute.
Emphasise that compromise is used when **both parties** have something they can give up or offer.
You may wish to adapt the scenarios in this lesson to reflect ones that have come up during the course of the year or that are relevant to your particular context.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Fill in the gaps: Articulating yourself means speaking __________ and __________.
quietly
loudly
Q2.
Which of these should we avoid when trying to articulate ourselves?
being specific
speaking clearly
Q3.
Which step might come first if we are trying to answer a question in an articulate way?
Stopping talking when you've made your point.
Trying to stay on topic.
Starting to say your thoughts clearly and simply.
Q4.
What does advocating for other people mean?
standing up to them
standing up for yourself
arguing with other people
Q5.
In which of these situations is it not necessary for you to advocate for yourself in school?
You don't understand the homework.
Someone in your class wants to copy the homework you spent hours doing.
You are sitting next to someone who's distracting you constantly.
Q6.
Which of the following should we not do when advocating for ourselves?
being polite and respectful
expressing gratitude
being clear and concise about what we need
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these are true about hearing opinions we disagree with?
We should feel annoyed and angry.
It is always offensive.
Q2.
Which of the following are appropriate responses when someone disagrees with our opinion?
tell them that they are a bad person for disagreeing with you
Q3.
Which of these are disagreements about opinions?
Jun breaks Sam's phone.
Lucas refuses to play tennis with Aisha.
Q4.
What is a compromise?
when both people in a disagreement get everything they want
when both people in a disagreement give everything up to solve the dispute
Q5.
True or false? Alex is upset that Jun pushed him over for no reason. They can resolve this situation through a compromise.
Q6.
Which of these disagreements could be resolved with a compromise?
Aisha is annoyed that Sam has broken her console.
Aisha hears Sam saying unkind things about her.