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Third Quarter – Module 6

SDO TAGUIG CITY AND PATEROS

Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and evaluated by the

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the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
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1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
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2. Don’t forget to answer Let’s Try before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
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not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
 Let’s Learn
Sometimes, you get into these unavoidable situations where you need to
share your opinions and ideas which may affirm or negate other people’s insights
or thoughts. You may worry that your words may offend somebody or make them
feel hurt. Even though it is easier to be just quiet and agree with all the things they
say, you may feel frustrated especially if you really want your side to be heard. The
best thing to do is to learn those different expressions to agree and disagree.

The module is about: Reacting to what is asserted or expressed in a text.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify whether the idea expressed is showing agreement or

disagreement;
2. agree or disagree to a text using various expressions; and
3. use expressions to show respectful disagreement.

Let’s Try
Write the word of the correct answer on the space provided. You can also take the
quiz online. Just visit the link: https://www.englishclub.com/speaking/agreeing-
disagreeing-quiz.php
_________________1. If you're agreeing with someone, it means you have _______
views on the topic you're discussing.
correct
different
the same

_________________2. Which is best for listening to people agreeing and disagreeing?

a news report
a history lecture
a political debate

_________________3. Which expression shows you strongly agree with what someone
has just said?
 That's for sure.
I'm not so sure.
Well, I suppose so.

_________________4. Which expresses weak or unsure agreement on something?

No doubt about it.
I doubt it.
I guess so.

_________________5. Which expression makes it clear that you are sharing an

opinion, not stating a fact?
As far as I am concerned...
As far as I can tell...
As far as I know...

_________________6. If you say, "I couldn't agree with you more", it means you
totally agree
no longer agree
totally disagree

_________________7. Which expresses the strongest disagreement?

I am not so sure about that.
Not necessarily.
No way.

_________________8. If someone says "Exactly!" after you have shared an opinion, it

means they _______ with you.
strongly disagree
strongly agree
might agree

_________________9. What can you say if someone interrupts you before you have
finished making your point?
You didn't let me finish.
You didn't finish me.
Sorry, go ahead.

_________________10. What can you say to settle an argument or end a discussion

that is getting too heated?
 I beg to differ.
Can I throw my two cents in?
Let's just agree to disagree.

Source: Errey, Matt. (n.d.). Agreeing and Disagreeing Quiz. Retrieved from:
https://www.englishclub.com/speaking/agreeing-disagreeing-quiz.php

Lesson Reacting to Assertions in a

1 Text: Agreeing and
Disagreeing
Not all people are the same. We all have our own ideas and opinions which
may be the same or the opposite of someone else’s, but, at times, it does not mean
that one person is right and the other is wrong. These differences in assertions can
be based upon our moral, logic, emotion, experience, preference, and other
variables. The most important thing is to promote a peaceful relationship.

In this module, you will learn how to express agreement and disagreement
so you can effectively communicate your ideas in an assertion or argument while
recognizing that others may hold different opinion from you, and you can still stay
friends even if you have different ideas.

Let’s Recall

Knowing that we are all different, we understand that people can have
different views and ideas. In this video (visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=i2kbZXoT34Q), let us see how this set of friends react to each other’s opinions about
a game they have watched. Their conversation can also be read below.

Four friends are at a coffee shop.

Julie: What did you guys think about the game last night? I thought our team
played really well even though they lost. I am really proud of the players.
Bella: I agree with you one hundred percent. They tried so hard and we’re so close
to winning. I really enjoyed it because it was so exciting all the way to the
very end.
Julie: That’s exactly how I feel.
Sam: I disagree.
Julie: You don’t agree?
Sam: Not at all! While I can understand your praise for their effort, I’m afraid I
don’t agree that the team played well. To be honest, I think it was an
embarrassing performance which was not close to the standard we expect
from them.
Andy: Hmm… I don’t know Sam? I have to side with Julie on this one. It was clear
that they were doing their best right until the end. I think it was a great
performance.
Julie: Exactly, I couldn’t agree more.
Sam: Are you serious? I’d say it was the exact opposite. I think it was a really bad
performance. They made so many basic mistakes and the coach made
extremely poor decisions. In fact, most of the blame should be directed at
him. It made me embarrassed to be a fan of the team.

Source: Agreeing & Disagreeing | How to agree and disagree in English | English
Conversations. (2020, September 7). Learn English by Pocket Passport. Retrieved
from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2kbZXoT34Q

Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What are the four friends arguing about?
2. Who are the friends who agree with each other? Why?
3. Who did not agree with them? Why?
4. What are the expressions that signal agreement? How about disagreement?
5. If you were with them, how would you end this kind of argument?

Let’s Explore

Agreement, Partial Agreement, and Disagreement

The way people agree or disagree in an argument or discussion varies in
different ways.

Agreement:
It is worthwhile saying that silence is not understood as agreement. If you
agree with an opinion or an idea, you are expected to say so.

Expressions used to agree

There is no doubt about it that...
I completely / absolutely agree with you.
 I agree with you entirely.
I totally agree with you.
I simply must agree with that.
I am of the same opinion.
That is exactly what I think.

Disagreement:
Expressing disagreement is always respected as honest, and sometimes as
courageous.
Expressions used to disagree
I don't agree with you.
I’m sorry, but I disagree.
I'm afraid, I can't agree with you.
The problem is that...
I (very much) doubt whether...
This is in complete contradiction to...
With all due respect…
I am of a different opinion because ...
I cannot share this / that / the view.
I cannot agree with this idea.
What I object to is...
I have my own thoughts about that.
Partial agreement:
You can also agree but with reservation especially when there is a doubt or
feeling of not being able to accept something completely.
Expressions to partially disagree
It is only partly true that...
That’s true, but…
I can agree with that only with reservations.
That seems obvious, but...
That is not necessarily so.
It is not as simple as it seems.
I agree with you in principle, but…
I agree with you in part, but…
Well, you could be right.

It is always a good idea to justify your opinions. Do not just say ‘I agree’ but
say ‘I agree because I think that ... (explain your reason).’

Source: Agreement, Partial Agreement and Disagreement (n.d.). Retrieved from:

https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/communication-lesson-agreement-
disagreement.php
 Let’s Elaborate
It is hard to
disagree especially
when you do not want
to hurt somebody else’s
feelings because you
declined his/her idea.
Instead of just keeping
your comments to
yourself, here is a video
available that you can
watch to help you
disagree respectfully.
Visit the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6EPw2FOEZA.

Here is the summary of the content that you have watched.

5 Ways to Respectfully Disagree

1. Do not make it personal.
If you get upset, make sure that you contradict or rebut the idea and
not the person.

2. Avoid putting down the other person’s ideas and beliefs.

Instead of saying, “That is unacceptable!” try, “I do not agree and here
is why…” Avoid yelling, using sarcasm, and making insulting comments.

3. Use “I” statements to communicate: How you feel, what you think and
what you want or need.
Using “you” statement can be argumentative so instead of saying,
“You always remind me about my chores on Wednesdays when you know I
have a lot of homework” say, “I’m feeling pressured because I have a lot of
homework tonight. Can I do those chores tomorrow?”

4. Listen to the other point of view.

Focus on what is being said. Be a good listener and when it is your
turn to speak, repeat any key point the other person made to show you
listened. Then, calmly present your case and why you disagree.

5. Stay calm.
Of course, it is a big challenge to stay calm, especially on a heated
conversation. Respect goes beyond difficult conversation. Being helpful and
considerate can establish the foundation when we might disagree.
Source: 5 Ways to Respectfully Disagree - How to Disagree politely. (2017, January 25).
Lovely Advice and Motivation. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Y6EPw2FOEZA

Draw a happy face 😊 if the expression shows respectful disagreement and sad

face ☹ if it is a forceful disagreement. Do it on a separate sheet of paper.

_________1. Sorry, but I am not so sure about that.

_________2. That is a valid point, but I interpret it differently.
_________3. I am afraid that is not always the case.
_________4. I see your perspective, but I think that is not the message the
author wants to convey.
_________5. No way! I totally disagree with you.

Let’s Dig In
Listen to the responses of the characters in the conversation found on this link:
https://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/employment/employment21.htm. On a
separate sheet of paper, write A if the statement indicates AGREEMENT or D if
DISAGREEMENT. The conversation can also be seen below.

A Company Retreat
A: I was thinking of holding the company retreat in the mountains.
_______1. B: I agree, I think that that would be perfect!
A: I was thinking it could take place sometime in January.
_______2. B: That might be a little too cold for some people.
_______3. A: Yes, you are right.
B: What about April? April has good weather that is not too cold or hot.
_______4. A: Yes, that would work out better.
B: You know, maybe we could take a survey to see how that works for
everyone.
_______5. A: Good idea! We will have to get right on it.
_______6. B: Fine! Well, I will get right on it now!

Source: 21. Agreement and Disagreement. (n.d.). eslfast.com Retrieved from:

https://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/employment/employment21.htm

Let’s Remember

Let us complete the following sentence starters.

 1. When I agree, I can say…
______________________, _____________________ or _____________________.

2. I can disagree by saying…

______________________, _____________________ or _____________________.

3. I can respectfully disagree by…

a. __________________________________________________________________
b. __________________________________________________________________
c. __________________________________________________________________
d. __________________________________________________________________
e. __________________________________________________________________

Let’s Apply

Choose one topic that you are interested in. Present your arguments whether you
agree or disagree using the different expressions you have learned. Then, write it on
a separate sheet of paper. You can also send your output through a recorded video
or audio to your teacher.

A. Breakfast is the most important

meal of the day.
B. Summer is the best season of the
year.
C. High school students should

Let’s Evaluate

Shade the correct statement to use in reacting to the following expressions.

You can also do an online assessment also found on https://www.english-at-
home.com/lessons/speaking-exercise-agreeing-disagreeing/.

1. Your friend says, ''Let us go out tonight'' and you think it is a good idea. You say:
 I agree.
 I will agree.
 I am agreeing.
2. Your friend asks, ''What about getting a pizza tonight?'' You think it is a good
idea and say:
 I agree to you.
 I agree with you.
 I am not sure.

3. You and a friend want to buy a birthday present for another friend. You suggest
buying tickets for a concert then ask your friend:
 Do they agree?
 Do you agree?
 Do you think I am right?
4. Someone says, ''It's cold today'' and you agree. You say:
 You are right!
 You've right!
 You are maybe right!
5. Your friend is talking about a film you both saw and says it was fantastic. You
agree and say:
 I absolute agree.
 I completely agree.
 I agree up for a point.
6. Someone says something you completely agree with. You say:
 I agree in total.
 I couldn't agree with you less.
 I couldn't agree with you more.
7. Someone says that your home football team will win their next match. You do
not really agree and say:
 I'm not quite sure.
 I'm not real sure.
 I'm not so sure.
8. You are discussing politics with a friend and they say something that you ''half''
agree with. You say:
 I agree up to a point.
 I don't total agree with you.
 I part agree with you.
9. Someone says something you disagree with. You say:
 I don't agree.
 I couldn’t agree more.
 I agree with you entirely.
10. You know that you and your friend will never agree about something! You
say:
 Let’s agree to disagree.
 Let’s argue again.
 Let’s disagree.
Source: Speaking Exercise: Agreeing and disagreeing. (n.d.). english-at-home.com. Retrieved
from: https://www.english-at-home.com/lessons/speaking-exercise-agreeing-
disagreeing/
References:

Agreement and disagreement. (n.d.). eslfast.com. Retrieved from:

https://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/employment/employment21.htm.

Agreement, partial agreement and disagreement (n.d.). MyEnglishPages.com.

Retrieved from:
https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/communication-lesson-
agreement-disagreement.php

Errey, Matt. (n.d.). Agreeing and Disagreeing Quiz. Retrieved from:

https://www.englishclub.com/speaking/agreeing-disagreeing-quiz.php

Five (5) Ways to Respectfully Disagree - How to Disagree politely. (2017, January
25). Lovely Advice and Motivation. Retrieved from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6EPw2FOEZA

Learn English by Pocket Passport. (2020). Agreeing & Disagreeing | How to agree
and disagree in English | English Conversations. Retrieved from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2kbZXoT34Q

Speaking Exercise: Agreeing and disagreeing. (n.d.). english-at-home.com.

Retrieved from: https://www.english-at-home.com/lessons/speaking-
exercise-agreeing-disagreeing/

Development Team of the Module

Writer: DOLLY ANN G. QUILINGUIN (UBNHS)

Editors:
Content Editor: JOB MARTIN S. VILLAFUERTE

Language Editor: NORODIN M. UNDONG

Illustrator:
Layout Artist:
Module Cover Artist: BERNARD MARC E. CODILLO
Management Team: DR. MARAGRITO B. MATERUM, SDS