XI MIPA 3
CHAPTER 2
Opinions & Thoughts
ENGLISH TEACHER; SAMSIAH, [Link]
MEMBER ; AKMAL, FAKHRI, REVIN, ISLAH, SUCI
MPETISI DAS
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Menerapkan fungi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan
teks interaksi transaksional lisan dan tulis yang melibatkan
3.2 tindakan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait pendapat dan
pikiran, sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya. (Perhatikan
unsur kebahasaan I think, I suppose, in my opinion.)
Menyusun teks interaksi transaksional, lisan dan tulis, pendek
dan sederhana, yang melibatkan tindakan member dan meminta
4.2 informasi terkait pendapat dan pikiran, dengan memperhatikan
fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan yang benar
dan sesuai konteks
A. PRE-ACTIVITY
with a partner, read the conversational text given.
Why are you looking so sad?
SITI I was reading an opinion article on JANE
bullying. It made me extremely sad.
Ah! People like to exaggerate things,
bullying as such is no big deal. Discuss these questions with your partner.
No, I don't think so. Bullying is prevalent in our 1. What is happening between Sit and Jane?
2. What kind of conversation are they having?
society. It is important that everyone should be
3. Whom do you agree with, Jane or Siti? Why?
made aware of this social evil. 4. Have you witnessed bullying? Describe how you felt.
I don't agree with you. Little bit teasing
here and there is acceptable.
I am of the opinion that no one has any right to
harass or make people feel inferior. No one
should have that kind of power.
Hey! Stop! You are getting too serious!
Yes! You should be serious about it as well. I would like to
point out that bullying is everyone's problem and
responsibility. If you condone bullying in any way, shape or
form it means you are taking part in it whether it is directly
or indirectly by being silent.
B. BUILDING BLOCKS
OPINIONS
An opinion is the way you feel or think about something. Our opinion about something or
someone is based on our perspective. Whenever we give or express our opinion, it is important to
give reasoning or an example to support our opinion.
I like Harry Potter movies because the magic seems so real.
I don't agree with you. Harry Potter movies are just
overrated.
I like playing tag because it is so much fun.
I don't like playing tag because people end up fighting.
In my opinion, the government should provide means of
sustenance for under privileged people instead of building tall
towers.
I agree with what you are saying but have you ever thought that
building tall towers provides work for unemployed people?
We can use collocations to express opinions, for example strong argument, strong
DID YOU KNOW? criticism, strong denial, strong opinion, strong resistance, quite strongly.
EXPRESSIO
Opinions can be expressed in the ways given below.
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PERSONAL POINT OF VIEW
These expressions are used to show personal points of view.
what I mean is.. In my opinion..
In my humble opinion..
I think..
I would like to point out that..
Personally, I think..
To my mind.. In my experience..
By this I mean.. I strongly believe that..
I am compelled to say.. As far as I am concerned..
I reckon..
From my point of view..
As I see it...
As I understand..
GENERAL POINT OF VIEW
These expressions are used to show a general point of view. A general point
of view creates a balance in writing and helps avoid absolute statements.
Most people do not agree.. Generally it is accepted ...
Almost everyone ... The majority disagree with .... The majority agree with ....
Some people say that .... It is sometimes argued…
Some people believe.. of course, many argue.. It is considered …
While some people belleve
DID YOU KNOW? You can agree or disagree as long as you have a reason for your opinion.
Agreeing with an Opinion Disagreeing with an Opinion
These are some of the expressions used to express These are some of the expressions used to express
agreement with an opinion. agreement with an opinion.
I am sorry, I don't agree with you. I disagree with you.
lam not sure I think you are wrong.
1 agree with you.
Of course.
That's not the same
thing at all.
I don't agree with you.
This is absolutely right. I agree, I never thought of that.
I am afraid I have to disagree It is not justified to say so.
with you.
I agree with this opinion. Neither do I.
I do not believe that.
am not convinced that ...
I couldn’t agree more.
That’s a good point. By this I mean.….
I agree with what you are
saying but have you ever.. I think so too.
I can't say I agree with
this, and here's why..
Opinions can be expressed using mental verbs like believe, think, doubt, assume, feel, etc.
D. ACTIVE CONVERSATION
Complete the following transactional conversations. Using the role-play approach, reenact the
conversation with your classmates.
What kind of music do you like?
I think we should buy a new car. I believe that smoking should be banned.
I don't think I agree with you. I like rock and roll.
Why? Our old car is fine and functional.
How can you like rock and roll? It is so loud.
Buying a New Car Banning of cigarettes Songs
E. WRITING CONNECTION
Choose one of the topics given below. Create a dialogue of your opinion about your
chosen topic. Follow the opinion giving technique you have learnt in the building
blocks.
Do you think education is a right or a priviledge? Support
your opinion with reasons and examples.
Do you think conservation of wildlife is important? Support
your opinion with reasons and examples.
Time is more important than money. Support your opinion
with reasons and examples.
Exploitation of natural resources is a major problem in
Indonesia. Support your opinion with reasons and examples.
Do you think gaming affects the life of teenagers? Support
your opinion with reasons and examples.
A N K Y O U
T H !
Don't hesitate to
ask any questions!
