English XI - KD 3.2 - Opinion

MODUL KELAS XI
CHAPTER 2
OPINION

KOMPETENSI DASAR

3.2 Menerapkan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan teks interaksi transaksional

lisan dan tulis yang melibatkan tindakan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait my
opinion)pendapat dan pikiran, sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya.

(Perhatikan unsur kebahasaan I think, I suppose, in
4.2 Menyusun teks interaksi transaksional, lisan dan tulis, pendek dan sederhana, yang melibatkan

tindakan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait pendapat dan pikiran,
memperhatikan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan yang benar dan

sesuai konteks dengan

A. Social Function of Opinion
 To ask and give opinion to someone and give responses to the opinion whether accepting or
refusing it.
 To help someone who needs any opinion by giving our personal idea and opinion in our daily
life.

B. Text structure Giving opinion Commenting on opinion
 Would you + phrase
 What do you think + phrase In my opinion… That’s a good point
 How about + Noun phrase I believe that… I get your point.
I think… I think it’s a good idea
C. Language Features I feel that… I don’t think it’s a good idea.
Asking for opinion I see what you mean, but..
What is your opinion about…? I don’t think so…
What do you think of…?
How do you feel about…
Do you really think…?

D. The expressions Informal
Formal 1. What do you think about it?
2. What do you think I should do?
1. Would you mind to share your idea? 3. What is your opinion?
2. Would you give any comment? 4. What are you thinking about?
3. Would you give your reaction about this? 5. Why do you think so?
4. Do you want to share an idea? 6. Why did you do that?
5. Do you have any recommendation for us? 7. How’s your life?
6. Do you have an opinion related to this context? 8. How’s your feeling? Is that good?
7. What are your views on this problem?
8. Share your idea please.. General Response
9. Give us a suggestion please..  Most people do not agree ...
 Almost everyone ...
Personal Response  Some people say that ...
 Some people believe ...
 I personally believe..  Of course, many argue ...

 I personally feel..

 I personally consider..

 I presume that..

 I personally think that you should…

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 If I were you, I would..  While some people believe ...
 Why don’t you do…?  Generally it is accepted ...
 Maybe, you need to…  The majority agree with ...
 In my own opinion…  The majority disagree with ...
 Well, it’s better for you to…  It is sometimes argued ...
 While some people believe ...
Agreeing
 Of course Disagreeing
 This is absolutely right
 I agree with this opinion  I am sorry, I don’t agree with you
 I couldn’t agree more  I am not sure I agree with you
 I agree, I never thought of that  I don’t agree with you
 Neither do I  I am afraid I have to disagree with you
 That’s a good point  I do not believe that
 I think so too  By this mean
 I agree with what you’re saying but have you  I disagree with you
 I think you are wrong
ever..  That’s not the same thing at all
 It is not justified to say so
 I am not convinced that ...
 I can’t say I agree with this, and here’s why

E. The example of agree and disagree with others opinion

Statement Agree Disagree
I agree with your opinion
Children below 17 I don't agree with you,
should be given right to drive a it is forbidden to let children under
motorcycle 17 to drive a motorcycle

Parents must giving I couldn't agree more with you. I think it would be harmful to let
smartphone to their children children use smartphone. Because
there are so much bad influence on
the internet.

The novel version of Twilight is Yes, I agree. The novel version That's not the same thing at all.
better than its film had a many details of story
hidden from the film.

Instant noodle is good for your I agree with what you are I am afraid that i have to disagree
health. saying. with you, because instant noodle
have many chemical things inside
it.

Smoking should be banned in I totally agree that smoking I am sorry but I tend to disagree
public places. should be banned in public with you on this.
places.

F. Dialogue
Here are the example of the dialogue of asking and giving opinion
1. Selvi : I think this bag is much prettier than that one. What is your opinion?
Kitty : Hmm, Well. I don’t know. I like both of them. Why do you like that one better?
Selvi : Hmm, the design is more interesting and the colors are brighter.
Kitty : And besides it, its color is really suitable for you.

Selvi : Do you really think so? I will buy it. Thanks Kitty.

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2. Jenita : Hi, Janet, I haven’t see you a week, where are you?

Janet : Hi Jen, I went to Paris with my father last week. That’s why you can’t see me.
Jenita : Oh, I am jealous of you. You often go abroad while I am stuck here.
Janet : It’s ok Jen, How do you feel about going abroad together next holiday?
Jenita : Are you kidding me? I don’t have much money, hiks.
Janet : Don’t worry, I will pay for all our needs. What do you think?
Jenita : Whoa, I feel that I am dreaming right now. Thanks Jan, you grant my dream.
Janet : Yup, just prepare your necessity for our trip.
Jenita : Ok. I will prepare the best. Hehe

3. Mecy : I like Harry Porter movies because the magic seems so real.
Rafly : I don’t agree with you. Harry Porter movies are just overrated.
Narti : I like playing tag because it is so much fun.
Rico : I don’t like playing tag because people end up fighting.
Renda : In my opinion, the government should provide means of sustenance for under
privileged people instead of building tall towers.
Rido : I agree with what you are saying but have you ever thought that building tall
tower provides work forunemployed people?

G. Exercises

1. Haikal : We’ll have a long holiday next month. What are you going to do?

Thoriq : _____________
Haikal : I hope you have a nice trip.

A. I am thinking of going to Bali
B. Sorry, I can’t tell you
C. It’s not your business

D. I have nothing to do
E. I don’t know what to do

2. Zizi : What do you think about the film?

Kaisya : I think ___________
A. I like it

B. Thank you
C. I can’t hear you

D. you forget it
E. let’s go

3. Santi : What do you think about Rina?

Sinta : ________he is polite.
A. I don’t think
B. I don’t understand

C. What do you
D. What your opinion

E. I don’t understand

4. Eric : I think our city is very hot at the moment.
Dona : I don’t think so______. Our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.

A. I know it
B. I am thinking of

C. He forget it
D. In my opinion

E. see you

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5. Bowo : I feel tired and I feel dizzy.

Sri : I think ___Don’t leave the bed if it is not necessary.
A. you must sing

B. you should lie down and have some rest
C. you can see the doctor tonight

D. I will take you to the hospital
E. I must take some rest, too

6. Danis : What do you think about my new hairstyle? Am I beautiful with it?

The underline expression is the expression of______
A. Asking opinion appreciation

B. Giving opinion
C. Showing

D. Giving invitation
E. Giving a surprise

7. “I think you are beautiful with it”
The italic expression is the expression of ______
A. Asking opinion appreciation
B. Giving opinion
C. Showing
D. Giving invitation
E. Giving a surprise

8. Kate : We’ll have a long holiday next month. What are you going to do?
Yani : ______________
Kate : I hope you have a nice trip
Complete the dialogue above ______

A. I am thinking of going to Bali Sorry
B. Sorry, I can’t tell you
C. It’s not your business
D. I have nothing to do
E. I don’t know what to do

9. Alex : What do you think about the film?
Bram : I think _____________
Complete the dialogue above_________
A. I like it
B. Thank you
C. I can’t hear you
D. You forget it

E. Let’s go

10. Eric : I think our city is very hot at the moment
Era : I don’t think so ________ Our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.
A. I know it
B. I am thinking of
C. He forget it
D. In my opinion
E. See you

Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. – Margaret Fuller

Reading is not just important for acquiring knowledge, it will help you build your
vocabulary and range in English, too.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY /REFERENCES

https://grouponecall.wordpress.com/lesson-plans/speaking/asking-for-giving-and-responding-the-
suggestion-xi-grade/

https://www.dimensibahasainggris.com/2018/07/suggestion-and-offer.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXI8RRJ2sQk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KmXbKUKqDk

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