Developing and Expressing Opinions
Practicing forming and articulating personal opinions clearly and supporting them with reasons.
Key Questions
- Explain how to support an opinion with relevant reasons and examples.
- Differentiate between a strong opinion and a weak opinion.
- Justify why it is important to listen to and consider different opinions.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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