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Opinion Chain

Overview

Students share opinions and respond to each other in a continuous chain.

Learning Objective
Students respond to others’ opinions and build simple discussions.

Resources needed

  • None

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Start by giving a simple opinion statement, such as 'Homework is important.'
  2. 2 Ask one student to respond by saying whether they agree or disagree and give a short reason.
  3. 3 Invite the next student to respond to the previous speaker, not just the original statement.
  4. 4 Encourage students to listen carefully so their response connects to what was said before.
  5. 5 Continue around the class, building a chain of connected opinions.
  6. 6 Support students by giving them useful phrases when needed.
  7. 7 Pause the activity to highlight strong examples of connected responses.
  8. 8 Finish by discussing how listening helped students respond better.

Tap a step to mark it as done.

Variations

  • Use small groups.
  • Focus on one topic.
  • Turn into a debate.
More information

Teach: I agree, I disagree, because, I think.

Allow short responses at first.

Do students respond to each other rather than repeating ideas?

No materials needed.

Students repeat their own opinion without responding to others.

This builds real interaction skills.

Activity details
Secondary Medium 15 minutes no prep Whole Class Indoor & Outdoor
Topics
Speaking Opinions