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Sharing Our Opinions

Opinion Writing Begins

Day 95of 180
Week 19of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Share written opinions with classmates

2

Listen respectfully to others' ideas

3

Practice oral communication skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 15:31

“The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will be at home among the wise.”

— Proverbs 15:31 (WEB)

Learning to listen carefully and respectfully to others

📦 Materials Needed

  • drawing paper
  • crayons
  • primary paper
  • pencils
  • opinion writing from previous days
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather in a circle. Remind children about sharing opinions kindly and listening carefully.

💭 Review Question: What does it mean to be a good listener?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we will share the special opinion writings we created this week.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Respect each other's ideas
  • Listen carefully when friends speak
  • Take turns sharing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good listener?
  • How can we show respect when someone is talking?
3Activity: Opinion Sharing Circle (7 min)
presentation

Children take turns sharing their opinion writings from the week

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in a circle
  2. Hold up your drawing
  3. Share your opinion
  4. Tell one reason why you feel that way
  5. Class listens carefully
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Share only favorite piece from week

Challenge: Offer a follow-up question to presenter

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate everyone's unique opinions and ideas

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn from your friends today?
  • Was it fun to share your writing?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for making each of us special. Help us listen to each other with love and respect.

Coming up: Next week we will continue learning about sharing our thoughts!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 15:31

“The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will be at home among the wise.”

— Proverbs 15:31 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper verse and have children repeat

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing early opinion writing and public speaking skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage positive listening behaviors
  • Praise effort in sharing
  • Help children understand respectful communication
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children may feel shy about speaking in front of others

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, ability to share a simple opinion, listening skills

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a class book of opinions
  • Draw pictures of what friends shared
  • Practice asking follow-up questions

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