Facilitated by KEYS Academy and Options HS with the ARISE Foundation OPINIONS Facilitated by KEYS Academy and Options HS with the ARISE Foundation
Objective, Essential Question, and Product We will identify different view points EQ: Is it ok to have a different opinion? Why or Why not
Your Presenter… A member of the faculty or staff at KEYS Academy or Options HS Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation
Rules for Training Participation is crucial No wrong/stupid answers Respect one another No talking while others talk, No rude comments or noises Wait until you’re called upon
Why we’re here… Because we have to be To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood To learn more about ourselves
How we’re going to do it… Discussion Everyone participates Some, very little lecture Activity or activities Some Conclusions
Questions?
Ice Breaker What is an ice breaker? Definition of an ice breaker: An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction
Ice Breaker!!!!
Topic of the Day: Opinions What are opinions? Do people always have the same opinion? Is it okay to have a different opinion from others?
Topic of the Day: Opinions How can you show other people that you value their opinion? What are some things that people do wrong when listening to other opinions? Do you have to agree with someone’s opinion to respect it?
Definition of “Opinion” According to Merriam Webster: A view or judgment formed about something, not necessary based on fact or knowledge A belief or view of a large number or majority of people about a particular thing Synonyms include: Point of View Idea Viewpoint Speculation Assumption Judgment
How people react about other Opinions Positive Reactions Open minded Accepting Others? Negative reactions Confrontational Disrespectful
Reasons People React Positive to opinions They respect other point of views To learn about others Others?
Reasons People React Negative to opinions They have no respect to other point of views Get offended because others don’t think like them Others?
Activity 1: Opinions Activity Sheet p. 37 Give your opinions on the worksheet Share with class
Conclusions Are dealing with other’s opinions easy? Yes we just have to have an open mind