1. Facilitated by KEYS Academy and Options HS with the ARISE Foundation
OPINIONS
Facilitated by
KEYS Academy and Options HS
with the
ARISE Foundation

2. Objective, Essential Question, and Product
We will identify different view points
EQ: Is it ok to have a different opinion? Why or Why not

3. Your Presenter… A member of the
faculty or staff at KEYS Academy or Options HS
Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

4. 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

5. Why we’re here… Because we have to be
To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood
To learn more about ourselves

6. How we’re going to do it…
Discussion
Everyone participates
Some, very little lecture
Activity or activities
Some Conclusions

7. Questions?

8. 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

9. Ice Breaker!!!!

10. 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?

11. 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?

12. 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

13. How people react about other Opinions
Positive Reactions
Open minded
Accepting
Others?
Negative reactions
Confrontational
Disrespectful

14. Reasons People React Positive to opinions
They respect other point of views
To learn about others
Others?

15. 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?

16. Activity 1: Opinions Activity Sheet p. 37
Give your opinions on the worksheet
Share with class

17. Conclusions Are dealing with other’s opinions easy?
Yes we just have to have an open mind