Finding a Speaker's Opinion

What are we learning today?

You will learn how to find out what each speaker thinks.

Explanation

• An opinion is what a person thinks. It is not always a fact.
• Read the sentences before you listen.
• Listen for opinion phrases: I think, I'd prefer, I love, I don't want, I hope.
• Make a table with the name and the opinion.
• Check that you have one name for each sentence.

Examples

1. "I'd prefer to use the land for something else." This is a preference.
2. "Do you really think it will work?" This shows doubt.
3. "I hope the old shops will stay open." This shows hope.

Remember!

• Write the speaker's opinion, not your own.
• Listen to the whole opinion, not one word.

Check yourself

1. Which phrase shows a preference?
2. What do you do before you listen?