ENGLISH MODUL 1

By

YUDI WAHYU BACHTIAR, Gr.,S.Pd

Modul Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI KD 3.14 & 4.14

 WHAT’S YOUR OPINION?

Map of concept In this module you will learn

3.14 Applying social functions, text structure,

Asking & and linguistic elements of oral and
Giving written transactional interaction texts
Opinion involving the act of giving and asking for
information related to suggestions and
offers, according to the context of their
use.

4.14 Arranging a short transactional text,

both oral and written, which involve the
What’s Agreeing &
act of giving and asking for information
your disagreeing
related to opinions and thoughts, by
opinion? with an
paying attention to social functions, text
opinion
structures, and linguistic elements that
are correct and in context."

Sharing your “3.14 Menerapkan fungsi sosial, struktur teks,

opinion dan unsur kebahasaan teks interaksi
transaksional lisan dan tulis yang melibatkan
tindakan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait
saran dan tawaran, sesuai dengan konteks
penggunaannya.”

“4.14 Menyusun teks interaksi transaksional,

lisan dan tulis, pendek dan sederhana, yang
melibatkan tindakan memberi dan meminta
informasi terkait pendapat dan pikiran, dengan
memperhatikan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan
unsur kebahasaan yang benar dan sesuai
konteks”

Modul Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI KD 3.14 & 4.14

 Look at these pictures

(1)

Opinion is a text or dialogue that contains an

opinion about a thing, usually opinions with each
other are different or contradictory, depending on
which point of view we stand for.
“Opini merupakan sebuah teks atau dialog yang
mengandung pendapat tentang suatu hal, Biasanya
opini satu sama lain itu berbeda atau bertentangan,
tergantung pada sudut pandang mana kita
memihak.“

(2) ASKING OPINION

We ask someones’ opinion when we confused

or not sure about something and need someones’
opinion for something

Study the expression below

ASKING OPINION

What do you think?

(3) What is your view?

TASK 1 How do you see the situation?

What is your opinion?

1. What do you think about picture no 1,2, and
3? How about this?

Modul Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI KD 3.14 & 4.14

 2. Do you agree with picture no 1,2, and 3?
Why?
Giving a strong opinion

FACTS!
I’m sure that …
When we give or express our I have no doubt that…
All students should
opinions, it is very important I strongly believe that…
wear uniform
to give reasons to support the I’m convinced that…
opinions themselves. I’m very convinced that

Agreeing with an opinion

GIVING OPINION We use the following words and phrases to
agree with someone else’s point of view
There are many ways to state an opinion
when speaking in English, the exact English
expressions you use depend on how strong your I agree with you
opinion is. You’re absolutely right.
“Ada banyak cara untuk menyatakan pendapat That’s just what I was thinking
saat berbicara dalam bahasa Inggris, ekspresi That’s a good point
bahasa Inggris yang Anda gunakan tergantung Exactly
pada seberapa kuat pendapat Anda That’s true
I couldn’t agree more
I’ll go along with that
You’re right
NEUTRAL
It looks great
OPINION

Disagreeing with an opinion

GIVING We use the following words and phrases to
OPINION disagree with someone else’s point of view

I don’t agree with you

STRONG I think you miss the point
OPINION That’s not entirely true
I’m afraid a have to disagree
I’m sorry but I disagree with you
Giving a neutral opinion I’m not so sure about that
This time, I disagree with you
Sorry, I can’t go along with that
I think… I don’t think so
I feel that … All students should
In my view,… wear uniform
It seems to me that…
In my opinion…
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 In my experience…

TASK 2 Martin : Well, I Think That’s Fair Enough.

Anna : Why Do You Think So?
Arrange the utterances below to make a good Martin : You See… smartphones have caused
dialog so much trouble in our class.
remember yesterday’s history
Dialog 1 class? our teacher got very angry
A: it seems like a good idea to me because was interrupt by
B: I can’t believe it. They are going to clone smartphone ringing many times.
human hearts this may happen again and again.
A: No, really. Think of the medical users Anna : I don’t agree with you, as you know
B: I don’t think so that smartphone is very important
A: A good idea? You are not serious, are to our life. I think if we use it after
you? the class, it will not cause trouble
B: But think about it. It’s a little bit weird Martin : Well, Another Thing Is…
A: Yes, I read this morning Smartphones Have Caused A Kind
B: Have you seen the article about cloning Of Stupid Competition
the human hearts? Anna : What Do You Mean?
Martin : You Know, Everyone Seems To
Dialog 2 Compete To Have The Latest
A: That is a good idea Model.
B: Yes, another choice might be great Anna : Yes, I Feel That Too.
A: I have chosen July as the month for this Martin : So It’s A Good Idea If The School
retreat Doesn’t Allow Students To Use
B: Thank you for thinking of that Their Smartphone In The School.
A: The beach resort would be a great place Anna : That’s a good point
for the company’s retreat
B: Maybe if we asked around, we could see Check Your Understanding, answer the following
what people would prefer questions
A: July is a little to close with Ramadhan 1. What Is the Topic Of The Dialog Above?
month 2. Is Anna agree with Martin? Why?
B: I’ll take care of taking the survey and get 3. Do you agree with annas’ opinion? Why?
back to you with the answers 4. Do you agree with Martins’ opinion? Why?
A: That’s a great choice 5. Please identify the expressions of asking and
B: I think that April would work. The giving opinion by completing this table
beginning of the dry season is a lovely
time to be in the beach Asking Giving
Agreeing Disagreeing
opinion opinion

TASK 3

Read the dialog below and answer the

questions

Anna : Have you heard about our school’s

plan to ban smartphones in the
school?
Martin :Yeah
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 Anna : What do you think about it?

TASK 4 TASK 5

Complete the following dialogs of asking and Pay attention to the instructions carefully
giving opinion with your own words 1. Observe the pictures below
2. Make a dialog contain asking and giving opinion
Dialog 1 about floods (min. 200 words)
A : Do you know that_________________ 3. Decide who are involved on your dialogue
B : Really? 4. Write your dialogue with your own word. Use
A :_________________________________ your creativity. If you have difficulties, you can
B : Well, maybe I’m wrong but__________ use the dictionary both offline or online, but don’t
translate a sentence using google translator
Dialog 2
A : I heard from the teachers that students are
not allowed to use motorcycle to the
school
B : _________________________________
A : What is your opinion?
B :
A : I don’t agree with you______________
B : Well you may have the point, but_______
A : You’re right. I agree with you this time

Dialog 3
A : Well, in my opinion_________________
B : Why did you say that?
A : _________________________________
B : That’s an interesting tought, but _______
A :__________________________________

Now you have understood the

expression of asking and giving
opinion. After you have learned the
phrases usually used in expressing
opinion, now you can continue your
learning

Modul Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI KD 3.14 & 4.14

Modul Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI KD 3.14 & 4.14