- Tujuan Pembelajaran
- Siswa dapat mengidentifikasi opini
- Siswa dapat menjelaskan fungsi dari sebuah opini dengan baik
- Siswa dapat menanyakan opini kepada orang lain dengan baik
- Siswa dapat memberikan opini dengan baik
- Materi pembelajaran,
Fungsi Sosial Ungkapan “Asking for and Giving Opinion”
- Untuk memberikan pendapat dan meminta pendapat.
Ungkapan
In the dialogues, you find the following expressions:
What do you think of ………?
So, do you think I should………….?
I think the other one’s better.
In my opinion, you should …..
Here are other expressions that you can also use:
Asking for Expressing Opinion ( minta pendapat)
- What is your opinion? I think …
- What do you think of…? I believe …
- How do you feel about…? I feel …
- How do you see …? It seems to me …
- What’s your idea (on…)?
- What do you think about it?
- Do you agree with that?
- Is that what you think?
- Have you got an opinion about it?
- How do you feel about it?
- Do you have anything to say about it?
- And you? What do you think?
- Is that right?
Giving Opinion (memberi pendapat)
- In my opinion…
- In my experience…
- Speaking for myself…
- Personally, I think…
- I (strongly) believe that…
- I really feel that…
- If you ask me…
Agreeing (persetujuan)
- Of course
- You’re absolutely right
- Yes, I agree.
- I think so too.
- That’s a (very) good point.
- Oh yes, that’s right.
- Exactly.
- I don’t think so either.
- That’s true.
- That’s just what I was thinking.
- I couldn’t agree more.
- That’s exactly what I think.
- I think you’re right.
- I hear you.
- Yes, me too / me neither.
Example of Dialog about Expression of Opinion about Global Warming
KIKI : Assalamualaikum ana, good afternoon
ANA : Waalaikum salam, good afternoon Kiki
KIKI : How about our team homework ?
ANA : Oh yeah. Biology homework about global warming. What is your opinion about Global Warming ?
KIKI : I think it becomes worse and worse, Today it becomes hot news talking by all people in the world. So we must make a Poster about global warming and finished that next week
ANA : Do you have an idea about this ?
KIKI : Mmm…..I was thinking it, a big globe of earth……with the factories, the junk, and pollution around us it will be awesome
ANA : I agree with you, maybe we can add flood in Jakarta and the bald forest in Borneo.
KIKI : We must have a good picture to edited, maybe I can get it from Google Earth.
ANA : I agree, they have a good point of view for our earth.
KIKI : Can we do this homework tomorrow?
ANA : Ok.. That a very good idea . See you tomorrow.
KIKI : See you.
“EXPRESSION OF OPINION”
Task 1
Read the questions carefully. Note down your opinions and reactions to the questions. During the discussion with your group of four, offer your personal reaction and understanding of the text.
1. Do you think bullying is a serious issue in your school? Give reasons to support your opinion.
2. Did this opinion article raise/change your awareness about bullying? Please explain.
3. Do you think it is necessary to educate people on issue of bullying? Why? Give reasons to support your opinion.
4. Do you think bullying should be declared as punishable crime? Give reasons to support your answer.
5. Discuss the article on bullying in a group? Does it change your perspective on bullying or not? Give reasons to support your answers.
Task 2
Read the opinions below. Based on the context of the statements given below,try to figure out what is being talked about. Match the category in the box with the opinions given in the table below. The first one has been done for you.
Task 3
Work in Pairs, make a dialogue about the expressing of opinion! Look at the example below :
Helmi : Retno, what do you think is the best action to reduce global warming?
Retno : I think everyone should start changing their way of life.
Helmi : What do you mean?
Retno : Well, we have to start to do what we can, to help reduce global warming.
Helmi : What do you suggest that we should do?
Retno : Well, there are lots of things that we can do. We should start saving electricity, start recycling things, start using public transport means, buying and consuming as much as we need only, etc. Basically, just save anything that we can.
Helmi : Wow! You know a lot of things about reducing global warming. Where did you learn all of that from?
Retno : Well, I read newspapers, magazines, and also search for information in the internet. Actually, I want to inform what I’ve learned to everyone so that everybody can start helping to save our mother nature.
Helmi : You’re so awesome. How about if you write it in our school magazine next month?
Retno : That’s a great idea. I’ll do that.
Helmi : OK, I’ve got to go now.
Retno : Bye.
- Act out the dialogue in front of the class!
- (Assignment at home). Find such dialogue using the expressing Opinion from internet or another sources! Rewrite the script on your notebook!