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English
Quarter 1, Wk.8 - Module 1
Agree or Disagree with the Ideas of the Speaker

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English
Quarter 1, Wk.8 - Module 1
Agree or Disagree with the Ideas
of the Speaker

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 Table of Contents

What This Module is About.......................................................................................v

What I Need to Know................................................................................................v

How to Learn from this Module................................................................................ vi

Icons of this Module................................................................................................. vi

What I Know............................................................................................................. vii

Lesson 1:

Agree or Disagree with the Ideas of the Speaker....................................................1

What’s New ......................................................................................1

What Is It.............................................................................................5

What’s More………………………………………………………………..6

What I Have Learned...........................................................................7

What I Can Do.................................................................................................................8

Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………….10

Assessment: (Post-Test)……………………………………………………………………..……11

Key to Answers……………………………………………………………………………….……14

References…………………………………………………………………………………….……15

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What this Module is About

Understanding agreement and disagreement is an important part of understanding

spoken English fluently. If you are participating in a conversation, or even just listening to

one, you need to know the signs of agreement and disagreement so you can follow what’s

going on. If you’re listening to a lecture, like a professor talking in a classroom, you’ll also

need to be able to pick up on when the speaker is discussing other people’s ideas and

whether he agrees or disagrees with them. (Foster,2003)

In this lesson, we’ll go over key words and clues that will help you listen for

agreement and disagreement.

This module on agreeing and disagreeing on the ideas of the speaker listened to can

be a supplement learning material for the first quarter, Grade 9-English.

This supplementary learning module adheres to the content standard and learning

objectives prescribed in the Curriculum Guide. It discusses about skills on how to agree and

disagree with the ideas of the speaker politely.

What I Need to Know

Learning Objective:

Agree or disagree with the ideas of the speaker

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How to Learn from this Module

To achieve the objectives cited above, you are to do the following:

• Take your time reading the lessons carefully.
• Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises diligently.
• Answer all the given tests and exercises.

Icons of this Module

What I Need to This part contains learning objectives that
are set for you to learn as you go along the
Know
module.

What I know This is an assessment as to your level of

knowledge to the subject matter at hand,
meant specifically to gauge prior related
Knowledge

What’s In This part connects previous lesson with that

of the current one.

What’s New An introduction of the new lesson through

various activities, before it will be presented
to you

What is It These are discussions of the activities as a

way to deepen your discovery and under-
standing of the concept.

What’s More These are follow-up activities that are in-

tended for you to practice further in order to
master the competencies.

What I Have Activities designed to process what you

Learned have learned from the lesson

What I can do These are tasks that are designed to show-

case your skills and knowledge gained, and
applied into real-life concerns and situations.

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 What I Know

Pretest

Let’s try to check how much you know about agreeing and disagreeing. Choose the
letter of your correct and write it on your paper/notebook.

____1. If you're agreeing with someone, it means you have _______ views on the
topic you're discussing.
a. Correct b. different c. the same d. mutual
____2. Which is best for listening to people agreeing and disagreeing?
a. a news report b. a history lecture c. a political debate d. a speech by
the principal
____3. Which expression shows you strongly agree with what someone's just said?
a. That's for sure. b. I'm not so sure. c. Well, I suppose so. d. Okay
____4. Which expresses weak or unsure agreement on something?
a. No doubt about it. b. I doubt it . c. I guess so. d. I’m not sure about it.
____5. Which expression makes it clear that you're sharing an opinion, not stating a
fact?
a. As far as I'm concerned... b. As far as I can tell... c. As far as I know...
d. As far as what I have heard…
____6. If you say "I couldn't agree with you more", it means you
a. totally agree b. no longer agree c. totally disagree d. partially agree
____7. Which expresses the strongest disagreement?
a. I'm not so sure about that. b. Not necessarily c. No way. d. I doubt it.
____8. If someone says "Exactly!" after you've shared an opinion, it means they
_______ with you.
a. strongly disagree b. strongly agree c. might agree d. partially agree
____9. What can you say if someone interrupts you before you've finished making
your point?
a. You didn't let me finish b. You didn't finish me c. Sorry, go ahead. D. Let
me finish
____10. What can you say to settle an argument or end a discussion that's getting
too heated?
a. I beg to differ b. Can I throw my two cents in? c. Let's just agree to
disagree. d. Let’s finish this talk.
____11. Your friend says, ''Let’s go out tonight'' and you think it's a good idea. You
say:
a. I agree. b. I'm agree. c. I'm agreeing. d. I agreed.
____12. Your friend asks, ''What about getting a pizza tonight?'' You think it's a good
idea and say:
a. I agree to you b. I agree with you c. I'm not sure. d. I have agreed to
you.
____13. You and a friend want to buy a birthday present for another friend. You
suggest buying tickets for a concert then ask your friend:
a. Are you agree? b. Do you agree? c. Do you think I'm right? d. I agree.
____14. Someone says, ''It's cold today'' and you agree. You say:
a. You're right! b. You've right! c. You so right! d. You right!
_____15. Your friend is talking about a film you both saw and says it was fantastic.
You agree and say:

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a. I absolute agree. b. I completely agree. c. I agree up for a point. d. I
agree.

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Lesson Ideas of the Speaker
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What’s New

Your Initial Tasks Task 1.

Task 1. The
H.O.M.E. (Harmony of Man and Environment) 1
             1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPMpKK‐YsLg  

Watch as the camera tracks the lives of the youths like you. How would you rise to the
challenges presented? What do you think motivated them to do this video?

H.O
.M.E

Task 2.
Look at the picture. What could be the cause of this phenomenon?

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Task 3. Lend me an Ear…

Listen as the video runs for the second time. Take note of the ideas presented below
and indicate whether you Agree or Disagree with them. Write your response on your
paper/notebook. Justify your answer.

_____1. The hand that can destroy is the same hand that can help.
_____2. Climate change hurts all of us.
_____3. Rampant cutting of trees causes flood.
_____4. Ocean levels are rising faster than ever.
_____5. It’s only the adults who can save the earth.

Task 4
Read the dialogue and note how the characters agree and disagree with each other.

Dialogue:

Two friends Kareem (K) and Bilal (B) are complaining about one of their courses of school
K: Our course is too theoretical. It should be much more practical. Don’t you think so?

B: I couldn’t agree with you more. I’m just doing the course to pass the exam. I don’t think
that it’s going to help me after I Leave School.

K: Exactly. And I can’t understand most of the theory. I just learn my notes off by heart.

B: So do I. We should complain to the head teacher.

K: I think that you’re right. I suggest that we see him as soon as possible.

B: I agree. Don’t you think that we should talk to the other students first and ask them what
they think about the course?

K: Good idea. Let’s ask them tomorrow. OK?

B: OK

Identify whether the italicized phrases taken from the dialogue express agreement or
disagreement. Write (A) if the phrase expresses agreement; (D) if it expresses
disagreement.

______1. Don’t you think so?

______2. I couldn’t agree with you more.
______3. Exactly.
______4. So do I.
______5. I think that you’re right.
______6. I agree.
______7. OK?

GUIDE QUESTIONS:

1. What are the functions/uses of the italicized words and phrases?

2. What do we call these italicized words and phrases?
3. What is the role that they play in agreement and disagreement?
4. What is the importance of using these words and phrases?

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TASK 4: WHAT’S IN A WORD?
Below are words you will find in the selection you will read. Match the words in
Column A with the corresponding meanings in Column B.
A B

_____1. Betwixt a. to signify; to indicate

_____2. Holden b. that is to say; namely
_____3. Betokens c. between
_____4. Tomorn d. to think of; to expect; to hope
_____5. Weened e. Jesus
_____6. Jesu f. tomorrow

TASK 5: READING CORNER Read the text ―A Day of Destiny‖ by Sir Thomas
Malory. Source: A Journey Through Anglo-American Literature Learner‘s Manual,
pp. 52-59

Analysis
TASK 6: COMPREHENSION CHECK

A. Written Questions: Answer each question in one sentence only.

1. Why was Queen Guinevere supposed to be burned at stake as a punishment?

2. What was King Arthur‘s first dream about?
3. What was the warning to King Arthur in his second dream?
4. Why did a knight draw his sword that caused an uproar among the knights leading
to a battle between the two force?
5. How was King Arthur mortally wounded in the battle?

B. Matching Questions:
Match each question in Column A to its corresponding answer in Column B. Write
only the letter of your answer on your paper/notebook.
A B
___6. What was the noble sword called? a. Bishop of Canterbury
___7. Who appeared in King Arthur‘s b. Sir Lancelot
dream to warn him? c. Sir Thomas Malory
___8. Who was King Arthur‘s bestfriend d. Sir Gawain
who rescued the queen from being burned? e. Excalibur
___9. Who was the hermit that buried f. Avalon
King Arthur‘s corpse?
___10. Who wrote Le Morte d‘ Arthur
(the work which contains ―The Day of Destiny‖)?

C. Multiple Choice Questions:

To which question does each of the word, phrase or statement correspond?
Write the letter of your answer on your paper/notebook.
____11. brandishing
a. What is the word that means ―betrayal of the King‘s will‖?
b. What is the word that means ―morally upright‖?
c. What is the word that means ―shaking ina threatening way‖?
d. What is the word that means ―deserving of pity‖?

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____12. gained triumph through strength or superiority
a. What is the meaning of ―fell in a swoon‖?
b. What is the meaning of ―prevailed‖?
c. What is the meanign of ―piteous‖?
d. What is the meaning of ―brandishing‖? 1
____13. larger-than-life figure usually of mysterious origins, who performs
extraordinary deeds with the aid of magic
a. How do you describe Sir Mordred?
b. How do you describe Morgan Le Fay?
c. How do you describe a romance hero?
d. How do you describe King Arthur?
____14. He did not throw the noble sword into the water in his first two attempts?
a. How did Sir Bedivere betray King Arthur?
b. How did Queen Guinevere betray King Arthur?
c. How did Sir Lancelot betray King Arthur?
d. How did Sir Lucan betray King Arthur?
____15. ―Here lies King Arthur, who was once king and king will be again.‖
a. What were King Arthur‘s final words?
b. What was written in King Arthur‘s tomb?
c. What did the Bishop of Canterbury tell the knight?
d. What was Sir Bedivere‘s final statement in his eulogy for King Arthur?
Abstraction

Reflect and answer these questions about the text.

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 What Is It?

Agreeing- It is to have the same views, emotions, ideas, etc. with another
person •

Disagreeing- It is to fail to agree or disagree with another person in many

ways, such as ideas, emotions, views, etc.

Expressing agreement

 I agree with you 100 percent.

 I couldn't agree with you more.
 That's so true.
 That's for sure.
 (slang) Tell me about it!
 You're absolutely right.
 Absolutely.
 That's exactly how I feel.
 Exactly.
 I'm afraid I agree with James.
 I have to side with Dad on this one.
 No doubt about it.
 (agree with negative statement) Me neither.
 (weak) I suppose so./I guess so.
 You have a point there.
 I was just going to say that.

Expressing disagreement

 I don't think so.

 (strong) No way.
 I'm afraid I disagree.
 (strong) I totally disagree.
 I beg to differ.
 (strong) I'd say the exact opposite.
 Not necessarily.
 That's not always true.
 That's not always the case.
 No, I'm not so sure about that

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 Task 5

Agreeing and disagreeing

Work with a partner to decide where to put the following twelve phrases of
agreement and disagreement in the box below.

I totally agree with you. I’m sorry, I can’t agree with …

Exactly! I couldn’t agree more.

Perhaps, but … That’s true.

I’m sorry, but I disagree. I’m afraid that isn’t right …

You’re absolutely right. That may be the case, however, …

I agree with some, but I disagree

I agree not all, of what you are
saying

What’s More
What’s More

Use the following phrases in agreeing and disagreeing with your classmates.
Choose among the latest issues below on what to debate about. Be guided with the
given rubrics below.

I agree: I totally agree with you.; Exactly!; I couldn’t agree more.; That’s true.; You’re
absolutely right. I agree with some, but not all, of what you are saying: Perhaps, but
…; That may be the case, however …; I disagree: I’m sorry, I can’t agree with …; I’m
sorry, but I disagree.; I’m afraid that isn’t right …; Nonsense!; That makes no sense.

1. ABS-CBN Shutdown
2. Anti-Terrorism Bill
3. Online Class
4. Increase the campaign expenses of the politician
5. Lowering the age of criminal responsibility

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RUBRICS

How good each debater’s argument is • Use of ‘expressing opinion’ and ‘agreeing
and disagreeing’ • General English (grammar, vocabulary, fluency)
You will give each category a score out of five. For example, if you think a debater
did very well using debating language, you may give them 5/5 in the second
category.

Debater’s name: _____________________

Round Argument Language use General English
Total (by round) Round 1 Round 2 Round 3
TOTAL POINTS =
Other comments:
Debater’s name: _____________________

Round Argument Language use General English

Total (by round) Round 1 Round 2 Round 3
TOTAL POINTS =
Other comments:

What I Have Learned

What I Have Learned
Prepare a dialogue on the following situation:
Situation: your friend wants to go Murray hills in winter. He gives different reasons for going
there. You agree on some points and disagree on some of them. Make sure that you use the
words listed below in expressing agreement and disagreement.

Ways of Expressing Agreement

   I agree
I agree with you
I quite agree
Yes I absolutely agree
I couldn’t disagree with you
more
You’re right

(I think) (That) you’re quite right.

You’re absolutely right.
Note: Words in the brackets are optional.

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 The teacher will write on the board the following ways of disagreeing with someone
in English.

Ways of Expressing Disagreement

I don’t agree
No (I’m sorry) I don’t agree with you (I’m afraid)
I can’t agree with you
You’re wrong
(I think) You’re quite wrong (I’m afraid)
You’re absolutely wrong

What I Can Do

FINAL TASK

Write an argumentative essay about one of the issues depicted below. Use the expressions
for agreement and disagreement.

1.

2.

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4.

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 Summary

Nowadays, we are confronted with different issues from Covid-19 down to the

Anti-Terror Bill. The whole country is divided into two groups: one group agrees with

the issue while the other one does not. It is fascinating to note that Filipinos are this

involved in deciding what is good for the country. However, you cannot help yourself

from cringing sometimes every time you witness how some of us express our

opinions through personal attacks and use of foul language. It is disheartening to

notice that we fail to realize the true essence of standing up for an issue which is to

better the nation.

Instead what is happening now is quite the contrary. If you try to read

comments in the social media nowadays, you will notice how people are so

calloused in their choice of words in agreeing or disagreeing with the opinions of

other people. The purpose of fighting for what one believes to be the best for the

country is defeated. The inability to use the correct expressions to express one’s

sentiments about an issue has caused so much trouble and marred relationships. In

order to maintain peace and relationship with your fellow human beings, you must

learn to master the art of argument through using the correct phrases/expressions in

expressing agreement and disagreement. No matter how passionate you are on the

issue being thrown to you, you must always observe proper decorum and again the

use of the right expressions for agreement and disagreement will go a long way in

fostering peace and unity in the society. At the end of the day, we are still brothers

and sisters, so express agreement and disagreement in the right way.

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 Assessment: (Post-Test)

A. Speaking Exercise: Agreeing and disagreeing

Pick out the correct way of agreeing and disagreeing in each number. Write
your answer on your paper/notebook.
1. Your friend says, ''Let’s go out tonight'' and you think it's a good idea. You say:

a. I agree.
b. I'm agree.
c. I'm agreeing.
d. I agreed.
2. Your friend asks, ''What about getting a pizza tonight?'' You think it's a good idea and say:

a. I agree to you.
b. I agree with you.
c. I'm not sure.
d. I doubt it.
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:

a. Are you agree?

b. Do you agree?
c. Do you think I'm right?
d. Am I correct?
4. Someone says, ''It's cold today'' and you agree. You say:
a. You're right!
b. You've right!
c. You so right!
d. You right!
5. Your friend is talking about a film you both saw and says it was fantastic. You agree and
say:

a. I absolute agree.
b. I completely agree.
c. I completely agree.
d. I agree up for a point.
6. Someone says something you completely agree with. You say:

a. I agree in total.
b. I couldn't agree with you less.
c. I couldn't agree with you more.
d. I partially agree.
7. Someone says that your home football team will win their next match. You don't really
agree and say:

a. I'm not quite sure.

b. I'm not real sure.
c. I'm not so sure.
d. I’m not sure.

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8. You are discussing politics with a friend and they say something that you ''half'' agree
with. You say:

a. I agree up to a point.
b. I don't totally agree with you.
c. I part agree with you.
d. I don’t agree with you.

9. Someone says something you disagree with. You say:

a. I don't agree.
b. I'm not agree.
c. I not agree.
d. I was not agree.
10. You know that you and your friend will never agree about something! You say:

a. Let’s agree to disagree.

b. Let’s argue again.
c. Let’s disagree.
d. Let’s have a debate.

B. Choose the correct agreement or disagreement in each number. Write

your answer on your paper.

1. Teacher: Do you think it's a good idea to take the students to Borobudur and Prambanan
for their field trip? Principal:____________________________.
A. It suits you
B. I think it's alright
C. Not so bad
D. it goes well with your trip
2. Tia : I'm going to wear this dress at Ratu's birthday party. What do you think, Iza? Iza :
That's fine. The underlined expression shows...
A. an agreement
B. a greeting
C. a pleasure
D. a disagreement
3. Tia: We are hungry. We need some oranges. Iza: Oh, why oranges? I _______ we need
some bread instead.
A. think
B. dislike
C. agree
D. disagree
4. Tia: Everything is now expensive. Iza: I _________with you. Even for bus, plane, and
ship ticket
A. agree
B. come
C. disagree

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5. Oni: How shall we arrange these chairs? Ito: We could put them in groups of ten to twelve
with small table in the middle. Tia: What do you think, Iza? Iza: That's fine. The underlined
words express that____________.
A. Iza agreed with Oni
B. Ito agreed with Oni
C. Oni and Iza agreed
D. Iza agreed with Ito
6. Tia: What do you think of the new servant? Iza: I think she's doing the right thing. The
underlined expression shows that____ the new servant.
A. Iza approves of
B. Iza agrees with
C. Iza is angry with
D. Iza disagrees with
7. Tia: Well, friends. I think this is the best choice we have. Iza: You're right. It seems a good
choice to us. The underlined expression shows...
A. a disagreement
B. an agreement
C. a probability
D. an introduction
8. Tia: I think we'd better accept the offer. It seems promising Iza : I disagree with you, it's
too risky. The underlined expression shows...
A. a disagreement
B. an agreement
C. a probability
D. an introduction
9. Tia and Iza are talking about their mother's birthday. Tia: Next week is our mother's
birthday Iza : How about giving her a present? Tia:__________________.
A. I wanted to
B. I don't agree
C. I agree with you
D. I'm afraid I can't
10. Tia: Well Iza, you have certainly hurt her with your joke. Iza : That is not true. I know she
isn't angry. The underlined phrase shows us that ...
A. Tia agreed with Iza's joke
B. Tia warned Iza not to hurt her

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 C. Iza agreed with Tia's opinion
D. Iza disagreed with Tia

Key to Answers

I agree with some, but I disagree

I agree not all, of what you are
saying

I totally agree with you. Perhaps, but … I’m sorry, but I disagree.
Exactly! I’m sorry, I can’t agree
You’re absolutely right. with …
That’s true. I’m afraid that isn’t right
I couldn’t agree more …
That may be the case,
however,

Post Test

A.
1. A. I agree.
2. B. I agree with you.
3. B. Do you agree
4. A. You’re right
5. B. I completely agree.
6. C. I couldn’t agree with you more
7. C. I’m not so sure
8. A. I agree up to a point
9. A. I don’t agree
10. A. Let’s agree to disagree

B.
1. B. I think it’s alright

2. A. An agreement

3. D. Disagree

4. A. Agree

5. A.Iza agreed with Oni

6. A. Iza approves of

7. B. An agreement

8. A. A disagreement
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10. D. Iza disagreed with Tia

REFERENCES

1) k to 12 curriculum guide p. 206

2) A Journey through Anglo- American literature Learners material for English pp. 271-2
3) https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/quizshow.php?title=agreement-
disagreement&q=1
4) https://www.english-at-home.com/lessons/speaking-exercise-agreeing-disagreeing/
5) https://aminghori.blogspot.com/2017/01/lesson-plan-of-agree-disagree-english.html
6) https://www.englishclub.com/speaking/agreeing-disagreeing-expressions.htm
7) http://www.onestopenglish.com/community/lesson-share/pdf-
content/speaking/speaking-verbal-boxing-lesson-plan/550231.article
8) https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/No-Assignment-Policy-
118154199572141/
9) https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/362184/campuses-react-to-abs-cbn-shutdown/
10) https://cbcpnews.net/cbcpnews/christian-leaders-speak-out-against-anti-terror-bill/
11) https://itcare.my.id/2020/05/free-online-classes-that-you-can-take-during-social-
distancing/
12) https://www.english-at-home.com/lessons/speaking-exercise-agreeing-disagreeing/
13) https://www.proprofs.com/discuss/q/267420/teacher-think-it39s-good-idea-take-
students-borobudur-pramba
https://www.englishclub.com/speaking/agreeing-disagreeing-expressions.h

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