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1st Meeting Material (Pertemuan 1)

Stimulus: Video

The teacher shows a video about asking for and giving opinion as a stimulant for students to gain understanding of the
material that will be taught.

PowToon Video by Roswita Ferrini P.

Material:

1. Expression of Asking for and Giving Opinion

Asking and giving opinion is an expression used to ask, answer or respond to an opinion. Asking and Giving Opinion is expressions
that is used for talking about argument or opinion of two or more people when discussing about something.

Example of the Conversation Asking for and Giving Opinion

Dialog 1

Jane : Hi, Rara. What do you think is the best action to reduce global warming?

Rara : Hello, Jane. I think everyone should start changing their way of life.

Jane : What do you mean?

Rara : Well, we have to start to do what we can to help reduce global warming.

Jane : Do you have any idea about what should we do?

Rara : Well, there are lots of things that we can do, Jane. I suppose that we should start saving electricity, using public transport,

buying and consuming as much as we need.

Jane : WOW! You know a lot of things about reducing global warming. How about if you write it in our school magazine next
month?

Rara : That’s a great idea. I’ll do that.

Jane : OK. I have to go now.

Rara : OK. Bye!

 Dialog 2

Emily : Hi Tom! What are you doing?

Tommy : I’m reading a newspaper.
Emily : Any good news?
Tommy : I’ve just read about full day school.
Emily : So what is your opinion about that?
Tommy : In my point of view, it is useful for Indonesian education development. Because if school time is extended until4

or 5 PM, students can learn more. So, Indonesia’s educational ranking in the world can be increased.

Emily : Do you think like that? But how about the students? Don’t you think it is too boring for them? In school all day.
Tommy : No. I think if the teacher can bring class situation more fun, giving them exciting activities, so the student will

enjoy their day in school.

Emily : I think you’re right.

2. Asking Opinion

Asking Opinion is a sentence which asking about asking some about opinion or argument to other people satisfaction.

Expression of Asking for Opinion Example of Asking for Opinion

What is your opinion about……?  What is your opinion about that movie?
Would you give me your opinion about…….? (Apa pendapatmu tentang movie?)
Do you have any idea about……?
What do you think of…...?  Would you give me your opinion about your school?
Have you got any comments on…….? (Maukah kamu memberikanku pendapatmu tentang
Please give me your frank opinion. sekolahmu?)
What are you feeling about………….?
What are your views on……….?  Do you have any idea about our new project?
Etc. (Apakah kamu punya ide tentang projek baru kita?)

3. Giving Opinion

Giving Opinion is a sentence that gives a reason or thought to someone or other people.

Expression of Asking for Opinion Example of Asking for Opinion

In my opinion……  I think that movie is awesome.
From my point of view………... (Aku pikir itu adalah film yang mengagumkan).
I think that/I (honestly) think (that)…………
As far as I’m concerned……...  From my point of view my school is very gorgeous.
In my humble opinion……. (Dari sudut pandang saya sekolah ku sangat menawan).
I personally believe……
I personally think/feel…….  In my opinion it will be good if we have to make a bunch of
I suggest (giving an opinion to help) …… flowers from newspaper.
Etc. (Menurut pendapatku akan lebih bagus jika kita membuat
seikat bunga dari kertas koran).

Assignments

Activity 1

Answer the following Questions and choose A, B, C, D, and E for the best answer!

1. Kate : We will have a long day holiday next month. What are you going to do?
Yani : ….
Kate : I hope you have a nice trip.
Complete the dialogue above…
a. It’s not your business. d. I am thinking of going to Bali.
b. Sorry, I can’t tell you. e. I don’t know what to do.
 c. I have nothing to do.
2. Krisna : What do you think about the film?
Aristya : I think….
Complete the dialogue above…
a. I really like it d. The film is very gorgeous.
b. It is awesome e. I can’t hear you, dude.
c. Nice
3. Riska : ...............................
Evelyn : I think it’s great
Complete the dialogue above…
a. Have you read this book? d. Do you know this?
b. What do you think of this book? e. How do you do?
c. What is it?
4. Maxim : What’s your opinion about the novel?
Andara : I like it. It is fascinating.
From the dialogue we conclude that Maxim …
a. Maxim is giving her opinion d. They don’t read the novel
b. Andara doesn’t like the novel e. Andara disagrees with Maxim’s opinion
c. Maxim is asking Mila’s opinion
5. Deva: So, what do you think about my singing skills?
Aria : It’s really good., but I suggest to try singing in a high tune.
Deva: Thanks, Aria.
Aria : No problem, Deva.
From the dialogue above, Aria is…
a. Asking for help d. Giving an opinion to help
b. Giving an opinion e. Giving attention
c. Asking for an opinion

Activity 2

Complete the sentence bellow with the correct answer.

Situation: The instructors of the English club, Fanny, Andy and Lila are talking about the quality of improvement in their English club.
Now, they are in the classroom.
Fanny : Our headmaster wanted us to improve and increase the quality of our English club.
1)......................................., Julian?
Andy : Well. I think so. We should be able to do that.
Fanny : So, what should we do?
Andy : 2) ............................................... It must be more relevant to English.
Lila : 3) ................................ But don't forget. I think it is not only that. We should also know the
students need because we handle different levels and wishes.
Fanny : Yes, I know that. Thank you. And then do we need new instructors here?
Andy : 4) .................................. It is not necessary. Why don't you ask the qualified one among us?
Are you still doubtful about us?
Fanny : Oh, of course not. 5) ...................................................... and capability. In fact, many people
from different levels want to learn English here. It means that they are satisfied.
Lila : Well, I support you. So, we can conclude that firstly, the syllabus should be analysed and
 improved if needed. Secondly, we will recruit new instructors to handle children classes.

Choose the correct answer!

 I believe that we are still able to show our quality
 What do you think?
 That's a great idea
 I think that we have to improve our syllabus
 I don’t think so

Key Answer

Activity 1 Activity 2
1. D 1. What do you think
2. D 2. I think that we have to improve our syllabus
3. B 3. That’s a great idea
4. C 4. I don’t think so
5. D 5. I believe that we are still able to show our quality.
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2nd Meeting Material (Pertemuan 2)

1. Stimulus:

Read 2 different dialogues in formal and in informal way of Asking for and Giving an Opinion.

Dialogue 1

Zoe : What do you think about my new house?

Shane : I think it is beautiful. Oh, you have many novels in your house.

Zoey : Yeah, some. I like Andrea Hirata’s novels.

Shane : How do you feel about Andrea Hirata’s novel?

Zoey : What I have in my mind is I feel they are great novels.

Shane : Yes, you are right. I feel the same. By the way, I think that there are so many teenagers like Andrea Hirata’s novels.

Zoey : I don’t think so. There are many ages who read Andrea Hirata’s novels, not only teenagers who like to read the novels.

Shane : OK. I agree with your opinion about that.

Dialogue 2

Alfi : Good afternoon, Mrs. Gathry. What are you doing?

Mrs. Gathry : Good afternoon, Alfa. I just read a newspaper today about smoking issues.

Alfi : What is your reaction to children who smoke in a young age?

Mrs. Gathry : I’m not sure. For me, it’s important that children do not smoke.

Alfi : What is your opinion about an idea that people can smoke in shops and buses?

Mrs. Gathry : I personally think that is not a good idea because children use buses too.

Alfi : So, do you agree about stopping smoke everywhere in public places?

Mrs. Gathry : Yes, I agree.

2. Material:

Expression of Asking for and Giving Opinion (Formal & Informal) and Respond

Formal Expressions
Formal Expressions are used in a situation where you are talking in a formal situation, such as in your home talking with your parents
or your grandparents, in the office or school between you and your teacher, or when you are talking with the people that older than you.

Informal Expressions
Informal Expressions are used in a situation where you are talking between friends or close friends. These expressions usually respond
to something that you discuss in an informal situation (sometimes not talking about serious things).

Expressions of Asking Opinion in two situations:

Formal Informal

- Have you got any comments on ….. - What do you think of…….?
- Do you have any idea? - What do you think about………?
- Do you have any opinion on …… - What is your opinion?
- Would you give me your opinion on……….? - Why do they behave like that?
 - What is your reaction to …… - Do you think it’s going?
- What is your opinion about……….? - How do you like?
- What are you feeling about………….? - How was the trip?
- What are your views on……….? - How do you think of Rina’s idea ?
- Please give me your frank opinion? - How do you feel about this diction?
Etc. Etc.

Expressions of Giving Opinion in two situations:

Formal Informal

- I personally believe …... - I think I like it.

- I personally consider …. - I don’t think I care for it.
- I personally think /feel …. - I think it’s good/nice/terrific……..
- I hold the opinion …. - I think that awful/not nice/terrible…………
- My own view of the matter is …… - I don’t think much of it.
- Well, personally ……. - I think that……..
- If I had my view, I would ….. - In my opinion, I would rather……….
- As far as I’m concerned……….. - In my case …..
Etc. - What I’m more concerned with ….
- What I have in my mind is………
- The way I see is that…………
- No everyone will agree with me, but ….
- To my mind …..
- From my point of view ….
- If you ask me, I feel ….
- Absolutely ………
Etc.

Examples:
Example of Formal Expression:
Fanya : Miss Mia, what is your opinion about my results in this semester?
Teacher : I personally think your results in this semester very good, Keep your grades, Fanya.
Fanya : Thank you so much for your information Miss Mia. I am very glad to hear that.

Example of Informal Expression:

Jason : Hey bro. You’ve come back from Bali. How was the trip?
Budi : WOW! I think it was an amazing trip that I have had.

Responding to an Opinion
Agreeing an Opinion:
• I (totally) agree with you / that. Examples:
• I’d go along with that. Opinions Statements:
• I feel the same. Today’s TV programs are terrible.
• You’re absolutely right. Responding:
 • Absolutely / Definitely / Exactly. 1. You absolutely right, but what bothers me is that they
• No doubt about it. are too violent.
• That’s how I feel. 2. That’s how I feel and besides that, they’re not
• That’s a good point. / I see your point. educational enough.
• I see where you’re coming from.
etc.

Disagreeing an Opinion:
• Disagreeing an Opinion: Examples:
• I’m afraid I disagree with you. Opinions Statements:
• I disagree with you. In my opinion, Facebook is very dangerous for us.
• I don’t agree with you / that. Responding:
• I’m not sure I agree with you on…. 1. I disagree with you. I think they’re good.
• That’s not the way I see it. 2. I don’t think so. In my opinion they’re excellent in
• I don’t think so. / I don’t feel the same. giving any kind of news.
• I’m sorry, I don’t agree.
• Etc.

Assignments
Activity 1
Read the dialogue carefully, then answer the following questions!
Situation: Five people are involved in a TV program called “Parents Speak Out”. They are talking about the education system in Fantasia
Island.
Moderator : Today’s topic on “Parents Speak Out” is the education system in Fantasia Island. Why don’t we just go around first and get
your opinion. Anggia, could we begin with you? What do you think of the education system in Fantasia Island?
Anggia : Well, if you ask me, I think it’s terrible. The education system doesn’t make the students improve their knowledge.
Moderator : So, that’s what you think. Mayang, how do you feel about them?
Mayang : Well, in general, I agree with Anggia. But what bothers me more is that they memorize without understanding the knowledge.
The learning method makes the students under pressure. Students have to do homework, study at school for hours and it in
bring class situation.
Rian : I think so, too. As far as I’m concerned, the education fees in Fantasia Island are expensive. It seems to me that high
education is only for rich people.
Moderator : What about the teachers, what do you think about them?
Anggia : Yes, well. In my opinion, the quality of the teachers in Fantasia Island is very poor. They lack of qualified teachers. This
problem arises because the government doesn’t pay attention to the teachers’ prosperity. Therefore, many people in fantasia
are not interested to become a qualified teacher.
Bardi : Oh, I don’t know about that. I think the implement the British education system in Fantasia Island. British education system is
super.
Rian : Maybe, but the teachers in Fantasia Island put the British education system into practice with the wrong teaching method.
They don’t teach Fantasian students much about how to apply knowledge in practical situation.

Check your understanding. Answer the questions based on the text above! (8 points)
1. What is the topic discussion that they are talking about?
2. Why does Anggia say the education system in Fantasia Island is terrible?
3. Who support Anggia’s opinion?
4. What is Anggia think about the teachers in Fantasia Island?

Activity 2
Do it by yourself and Identify the following expression and give a thick at the correct column. (6 points)
N Asking Giving Agreeing Disagreeing
Statement
o opinion opinion opinion opinion

1. In my opinion, this one would be better.

2. I’m afraid I disagree with your opinion.

3. What do you think about my new t-shirt?

4. I totally agree with you about your opinion.

5. Do you have any idea what should we do this weekend?

6. I personally think learning English can increase our knowledge.

Activity 3
Please make 2 different dialogue or conversation in a formal situation and in informal situation by our own words. At least 3
sentences of the conversation (Paling tidak jangan kurang dari 3 baris percakapan) (6 points)
Example:
Rasya : Ifan, have you ever heard about Covid-19? What do you think of the Covid-19?
Ifan : Yes, I have. I think Covid-19 is a dangerous virus that can cause respiratory infections.
Rasya : I agree with you. We have to be careful to take care ourselves.

Key Answer
Activity 1
1. The topic discussion is about the education system in Fantasia Island
2. Because the education in Fantasia Island is out of date. The education system doesn’t make the students improve their knowledge.
3. Mayang and Rian
4. Anggia thinks that the quality of the teachers in Fantasia Island is very poor. They lack of qualified teachers. (The problem arises
because the government doesn’t pay attention to the teachers’ prosperity. Therefore, many Fantasia are not interested to become a
qualified teachers).

Activity 2
N Asking Giving Agreeing Disagreeing
Statement
o opinion opinion opinion opinion

1. In my opinion, this one would be better. 

2. I’m afraid I disagree with your opinion. 

3. What do you think about my new t-shirt? 

4. I totally agree with you about your opinion. 

5. Do you have any idea what should we do this weekend? 

6. I personally think learning English can increase our knowledge. 

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3rd Meeting Material (Pertemuan 3)

Stimulus:

What do you think if we have to go

to the beach this weekend?
Yes. I think that is
a good idea.

Review the material that we have learned in the previous meeting.

What is Opinion?

Opinion is a phrase (I think, I suppose, In my opinion,…etc) or sentence that consist of argument, reason, or opinion from someone.

What is expression of asking and giving opinion?

Asking Opinion something that you

want to ask to the other people about Maya : Aryo, what do you think about learning
their opinion for your satisfaction. English?
Aryo : I think learning English is fun. We can
Example improve our language skills by learning
Giving opinion is a sentence that English.
gives a reason, thought or idea to Maya : Yes. I agree with you.
someone or other people.

What are the expressions of asking for and giving opinion?

Expression of asking opinion

Formal
• Do you have any idea?
• Do you have an opinion Example:
on/about …… • Do you have an opinion related to the
• Would you give me your Coronavirus?
opinion on/about……….? • Would you give me your opinion about
• Would you give any your new job?
comments……
• What is your opinion
about……….
 Informal
• What do you think
of…….?
Example:
• What do you think
about………? • What do you think about Prambanan
• What is your opinion? Temple?
• How do you like? • Last day you are going to Solo. How was
• How was the trip? the trip?
• How do you feel about
this diction?
• Etc.

Expression of giving opinion

Formal Informal

• I personally believe ….. • I don’t think much of it.

• If I were you, I would…. • I think that……..
• In my own opinion…. • In my opinion, I would
• From my point of view…….. rather……….
• As far as I’m concerned…… • What I’m more concerned with
• Etc ….
• What I have in my mind
is………
• Etc.

Example: Example:
• From my point of view Coronavirus is a • I think that Prambanan Temple very
deadly disease that spread to humans amazing and artistics.
through saliva and touch. • What I have in my mind Solo is a
• My job is being a manager and in my beautiful city.
own opinion the job it’s really
fascinating.

The example of dialogues:

Example of Formal Expression:

Nara : I am very confused to decide where I will continue my high school, would you give any comment? (asking)

Mr. Ali : If I were you, I would choose Vocational High School. (giving)

Nara : Why Mr. Ali? Would you give me your opinion about that? (asking)

Mr. Ali : I personally believe that Vocational High School has many advantages, one of them is that you can more

easily get a job skill because of you already have when you are in school. (giving)
Nara : Thank you to share your opinion Mr. Ali.

Example of Informal Expression:

Nara : Gatra, do you see that red shoes?

Mr. Ali : Wow! It is so good.

Nara : What do you think if I use it? (asking)

Mr. Ali : I think it is suitable with you and your appearance (giving)

Nara : Well, I will buy it.

What are the responses of asking for and giving opinion?

Agree

• I (totally) agree with

you/that.
• I’d go along with that.
• I feel the same. Example:
• You’re absolutely right.
• Absolutely/Definitely/ Joey : Hey, Acha. What is your opinion about smoking?
Exactly. Acha : I think smoking is not good for health.
• No doubt about it.
• That’s how I feel. Joe : I totally agree with you.
• That’s a good point
• I see your point.
• I see where you’re
coming from.
• etc.

Disagree

Example:
• I’m afraid I disagree with you.
• I disagree with you. Brad : Do you think it will rain today?
• I don’t agree with you / that.
• I’m not sure I agree with you on…. Godie : I guess it’s going to rain today because the sky is
• That’s not the way I see it.
cloudy.
• I don’t think so. / I don’t feel the same.
• I’m sorry, I don’t agree. Brad : I do’nt think so, the sun still shines.
• Etc.
Evaluation

Answer and complete the question by choosing A, B, C, D or E!

1. Salsa: We will have a long holiday in the next semester, what are you going to do?
Ika : ………
Salsa: I do hope you have a nice trip.
a. I don’t know d. The beach is not clean
b. Sorry, I am busy e. The holiday will be boring.

c. I am Thinking of going to the Beach

2. Andi : Look at the views. What do you think about the river?
Sarah : I think……..

a. The river is amazing d. WOW! I can swim.

b. I can do nothing e. We can go fishing
c. Yes, that’s good.
3. Wini : I’ve problem with my mobile phone. What’s your idea?
Agus : ……………
Wini : That’s good idea.
What is the proper respond from that dialogue?
a. How a pity you are d. Making a call is easy

b. I think you should buy the new one e. I don’t know nothing
c. That’s not my business
4. Gifan : ……….about the English test?
Marda : It’s too hard to do. I couldn’t answer number 3.
a. In your opinion d. I believe
b. Would you agree that e. When do you attend?

c. What do you think

5. Arbi : ………….?
Sita : I love it.
a. Where do you go? d. Are you sure?
b. Do you think so? e. I am fine

c. How do you like the movie

6. Which one of the following sentences is expressing asking for opinion?
a. I agree with you d. Could you give me your pen?

b. Would you give your opinion about nature? e. I totally disagree with your opinion.
c. I think you have a good vocal
7. Ina : I like the new playground near our school. What about you?
Jun: I think I like it too, there is a lot of space, interesting games and a nice place to play.
 We can conclude that Jun is expressing…….
a. Asking opinion d. Intention
b. expressing Doubt e. Giving opinion
c. Disagreement
8. Dili : What’s your opinion about that novel?
Theo : I like it. It is an interesting story
From the dialogue we conclude that …
a. Dili is giving her opinion d. Dili agrees with Theo’s opinion
b. Theo doesn’t like the novel e. Dili is answering Theo’s opinion

c. Dili is asking Theo’s opinion

9. Doni : ……….. ?
Mike : I think it is nice and clean.

a. What do you think about the new apartment? d. How about watching movie
b. What do you think of this match e. What do you think about this t-shirt?
c. How do you feel about the election
10. Eric : I think our city is very hot at the moment.
Anna : I don’t think so. ……………. Our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.
Complete the dialogue above ………….
a. I know it d. In my opinion
b. I am thinking of e. See you
c. He forgot it
11. Jannah : I think our city is saved from the virus, so we can go around.

Ellisa : But I don’t think so, ………….. Our city is not saved. We must stay at home at least in this emergency time.

a. In my opinion d. You know it

b.She forgets it e. I am thinking of the virus

c. See you next time

12. Liana : Would you give me your opinion about the film of Kartini?

Bram : ……….

a. I am thinking of Kartini’s day

b. I personally love Kartini’s film because its inspiring me

c. I have nothing to do

d. Kartini is the best women of Indonesia

e. She is the great women

13. Jake : Rose, what do you think of my chocolate cake?

Rose : It’s so delicious! I really love this cake!

Jake : I’m so pleased

In the dialogue, Jake is…

a. Giving advice d. Giving baker cake

 b. Asking for an opinion e. Asking for help

c. Requesting for gift

14. Jade : What do you think of my drawing?

Rose : It's amazing, but ……you should erase the scribbles over here.

Jade : Thank you so much for you opinon, Rose!

a. I think d. In my own view

b. I don’t think so e. I agree with you

c. I suppose

15. Siska : Mom, I have some trouble because the networking isn’t good during online school. Would you give me any comments?

Mom : I personally think you have to join your friends and ask them if you can join for online school.

From the dialogue above, what situation that they are used in asking and giving opinion?

a. Agree d. Informal

b. Disagree e. Responding opinion

c. Formal
16. Mia : I think today’s TV program are terrible.

Gana : You absolutely right, but what bothers me is that they are too violent.

From the dialogue we conclude that Gana .…

a. Disagree with Mia’s opinion d. Giving Mia’s opinion
b. Asking Mia’s opinion e. Responding Mia’s opinion

c. Agree with Mia’s opinion

17. Bayu : In my opinion, Facebook is very dangerous for us.

Kila : ……… I think they’re good.

a. I agree with everything d. You are right

b. In my opinion they are good e. I disagree with you

c. Don’t ask me like that

18. Rasya : Ifan, have you ever heard about Covid-19? What do you think of the Covid-19?
Ifan : Yes, I have. I think Covid-19 is a dangerous virus that can cause respiratory infections.
Rasya : …….
a. I agree with you.
b. I’m afraid I disagree with your opinion.

c. I totally agree with you. We have to be careful to take care ourselves.

d. In my opinion, this one would be better.

e. From my point of you, it’s dangerous.

19. Moderator : What do you think of the education system in Fantasia Island?
Anggia : Well, if you ask me, I think it’s terrible. The education system doesn’t make the students improve their knowledge.
Moderator : So, that’s what you think. Mayang, how do you feel about them?
Mayang : I agree with Anggia. But what bothers me more is that they memorize without understanding the knowledge.
From the dialogue we conclude that Mayang .…
 a. Moderator agree with Mayang
b. Mayang disagree with Anggia’s opinion

c. Anggia agree with Mayang’s opinion

d. Moderator disagree with Anggia

e. Mayang agree with Anggia’s opinion

20. Joey : Hey, Acha. What is your opinion about smoking?
Acha : I think smoking is not good for health.
Joe : ……………
a. I am done

b. I totally agree with you.

c. That’s good enough

d. I don’t think it’s enough

e. That’s a good idea

Key Answer

C 11. A
A 12. B
B 13. B
C 14. A
C 15. C
B 16. C
E 17. E
C 18. C
A 19. E
D 20. B