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Expressing & Justifying Opinions

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English›Speaking & Listening|Ages 4—6|ID: mt_S0hzjAeLSK

Articulate and justify answers, arguments, and opinions; participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, and debates

Mastery Evidence

  • State an opinion and give a reason (e.g. 'I think ... because ...')
  • Participate in a class presentation or performance with confidence
  • Explain thinking when answering a question rather than just giving a one-word answer

Assessment Prompt

“When [child] disagrees with something or has an opinion, can they say why they think that and back it up with a reason rather than just saying "because I just do"?”

Curriculum Standards2 alignments

Eng.SL.4The national curriculum in England
Articulate and justify

Articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions

English · Key Stage 1 and 2
Eng.SL.9The national curriculum in England
Participate in various spoken contexts

Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates

English · Key Stage 1 and 2

Prerequisites0

No prerequisites — this is a foundational topic.

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