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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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Key learning points

  1. It is important to express disagreements calmly and respectfully, using a polite tone and language.
  2. Some disagreements are about opinions; others are about behaviour and choices.
  3. We should recognise that everyone has different opinions and not take offence; it's not a personal attack.
  4. It is important to try resolving disagreements peacefully by explaining your feelings or compromising when appropriate.
  5. 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.


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6 Questions

Q1.
Fill in the gaps: Articulating yourself means speaking __________ and __________.
quietly
Correct answer: clearly
Correct answer: concisely
loudly
Q2.
Which of these should we avoid when trying to articulate ourselves?
Correct answer: mumbling
being specific
Correct answer: being vague
Correct answer: rambling
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.
Correct answer: Stopping to think or discuss the question with a partner.
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
Correct answer: standing up for 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.
Correct answer: 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.
Q6.
Which of the following should we not do when advocating for ourselves?
Correct answer: arguing in an aggressive way
being polite and respectful
expressing gratitude
being clear and concise about what we need

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of these are true about hearing opinions we disagree with?
We should feel annoyed and angry.
Correct answer: We should accept this as part of life.
Correct answer: We can take it as an opportunity to learn.
It is always offensive.
Q2.
Which of the following are appropriate responses when someone disagrees with our opinion?
Correct answer: ask them to say more about their view
Correct answer: say that you agree to disagree and move on
Correct answer: calmly explain why you think they are wrong
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.
Correct answer: Jun says Sam's phone is rubbish. She disagrees.
Correct answer: Lucas says football is best; Aisha says tennis is better.
Lucas refuses to play tennis with Aisha.
Q4.
What is a compromise?
when both people in a disagreement get everything they want
Correct answer: 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
Q5.
True or false? Alex is upset that Jun pushed him over for no reason. They can resolve this situation through a compromise.
Correct Answer: false, False
Q6.
Which of these disagreements could be resolved with a compromise?
Aisha is annoyed that Sam has broken her console.
Correct answer: Aisha wants to play cards, but Sam is busy on her phone.
Correct answer: Aisha is upset that Sam is playing with other friends at playtime.
Aisha hears Sam saying unkind things about her.