E6 E - Give your opinion about the story

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E6 E - Give your opinion about the story

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Einleitung

Your task: Give a short opinion about a story, a character or your favourite scene. Give at least one reason.

Mini goal: I think ... because ...

Look at the picture. What can a story make you feel: happy, excited, surprised, sad or curious?

Try English first. Say one sentence.

Hint: Start with I think ... or For me ...

Deutsch-Hilfe: Sage kurz, was Du denkst, und nenne einen Grund.

Example: I think the story is exciting because the problem is interesting.

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Media task: Listen for simple phrases for opinions, reasons, agreement and disagreement. You do not need to understand every word.

I can ...

1. I can understand the main idea of a short story.
2. I can say what I think about a story or character.
3. I can give a short reason with because.
4. I can react politely to another opinion.
5. I can write a short connected opinion.

Before you start: What do you know?

Answer in English if you can.

1. What is a character?
2. What is a scene?
3. Complete: I think the story is ... because ...
4. Name one word for a positive feeling and one word for a negative feeling.

Hint: character = a person in a story; scene = one part of a story.

Deutsch-Hilfe: Wenn Dir ein Wort fehlt, nutze zuerst den Kontext oder eine Wortliste. Übersetze nicht den ganzen Text.

Notice: Read and watch

Mini-story: The lost wallet

Read the story once. Do not stop at every unknown word.

On Friday, Mia found a small wallet near the school gate. There was some money inside and a bus card with the name Leo Brown. Mia wanted to take the wallet to the school office. Her friend Sam said, “Maybe Leo is still here. Let’s look for him first.” They waited near the gate. After a few minutes, they saw a worried boy looking under a bench. Mia asked his name. It was Leo. She gave him the wallet. Leo smiled and thanked her. Sam said, “Good idea, Mia.” Mia missed her bus, but she felt happy. For her, helping Leo was more important than getting home quickly.

The names and events in this story are fictional.

First reaction

Choose one and add a reason.

1. I liked the story because ...
2. I did not like the story because ...
3. My favourite character is ... because ...
4. My favourite scene is ... because ...

Understand: What happened?

Quick reading check

Try English first.

1. What did Mia find?
2. Why did Mia and Sam wait near the gate?
3. How did Leo feel before he got the wallet back?
4. Why was Mia happy at the end?

Hint: Look for the wallet, the gate, the worried boy and the last sentence.

German help + solution

Deutsch-Hilfe: Suche im Text nach Schlüsselwörtern statt jedes Wort zu übersetzen.

Example: Mia found a wallet.

Solution ideas: Mia found a wallet. Mia and Sam waited because they wanted to find Leo. Leo was worried. Mia was happy because she helped Leo.

Picture thinking

Imagine the students are talking about the same story.

Speaker A: I think Mia did the right thing because ...

Speaker B: I agree because ... or I see your point, but ...

Use your own ending.

Practise: Useful language

Words in context

Word / phrase	Meaning in this lesson	Example
opinion	what you think	My opinion is positive.
reason	why you think something	My reason is simple.
character	a person in a story	Mia is a character.
scene	one part of a story	The gate scene is important.
exciting	interesting and full of action	The scene is exciting.
kind	friendly and helpful	Mia is kind.
fair	right and reasonable	Her choice is fair.

Opinion phrases

1. I think ...
2. In my opinion, ...
3. For me, ...
4. My favourite character is ... because ...
5. My favourite scene is ... because ...
6. I agree because ...
7. I see your point, but I think ...

Communication tip: One clear reason is better than many difficult words.

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Listening task: Write down two phrases you can use. Then choose the easier one for your own speaking.

Grammar for communication

Use because to connect your opinion and your reason.

Opinion + because + reason

I like Mia because she helps Leo.

My favourite scene is the ending because Mia feels happy.

Do not add difficult grammar just to sound advanced. Clear English is the goal.

Pronunciation: Make your opinion clear

Say the important words a little more clearly:

I THINK Mia is KIND because she helps Leo.

My FAVOURITE scene is the ENDING.

Practise in three steps:

1. Read slowly.
2. Read naturally.
3. Say it without reading.

Recording is optional. If you record yourself, keep the recording private unless you actively choose to share it. Do not upload personal recordings without a clear reason and permission.

Use: Speak

One-minute story opinion

Work with a partner or speak to yourself.

Task: Give your opinion in 3–5 sentences.

You can talk about:

1. the whole story
2. Mia
3. Sam
4. Leo
5. your favourite scene

Try English first.

Hint: opinion → reason → story detail → short ending

Deutsch-Hilfe: Nenne Deine Meinung, begründe sie und beziehe Dich auf eine Stelle der Geschichte.

Example: I like Mia because she wants to help. My favourite scene is when she gives Leo the wallet. I think this scene is important because Leo is happy again.

Your turn: Use your own words.

Free dialogue

Student A gives an opinion. Student B reacts and asks one question.

A: I think ... because ...

B: I agree because ... / I see your point, but ...

B: Why do you think that? / Which scene do you mean?

Then change roles.

Use: Read and write

Short writing output

Write 50–70 words about the story.

Include:

1. your opinion
2. one or two reasons
3. one character or scene
4. a short final sentence

Less support: Try to write first without copying the model.

Hint: I think ... / For me ... / because ... / My favourite ... / In the end ...

Example: I think the story is simple but interesting. I like Mia because she helps another student. My favourite scene is when Leo gets his wallet back. It is a good scene because the problem is solved. For me, Mia makes the right choice.

Optional mediation

A German-speaking friend asks what the story is about.

Explain the main idea in 2–3 German sentences. Do not translate every sentence. Keep the important information only.

Then say your own opinion in English.

Feedback

Two stars and one next step

Give friendly feedback to a partner.

Star 1: I understand your opinion.

Star 2: Your reason is clear.

Next step: Add one story detail. or Speak a little more clearly.

Important: Verständlichkeit ist wichtiger als Akzentfreiheit. Different accents are normal.

Improve and use again

Say or write your opinion one more time.

Change one thing after the feedback:

1. add a clearer reason
2. add a story detail
3. use a better linking word
4. speak more clearly

Safe and smart use of digital tools

1. Use fictional names and data in class examples.
2. Recordings are voluntary and should stay private unless you choose otherwise.
3. Do not upload personal texts, voices or pictures to external AI tools without permission.
4. If an AI tool suggests English, check the meaning and write the final version in your own words.
5. Clear, honest language is more important than complicated language.

Interaktive Aufgaben

Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen

Which sentence gives an opinion and a reason? (I think Mia is kind because she helps Leo.) (!Mia found a wallet near the gate.) (!Leo has a bus card.) (!Sam waited near the gate.)

What is a character in a story? (A person in the story) (!A difficult English word) (!The title of a book) (!A school subject)

What is a scene? (One part of a story) (!A reason for an opinion) (!A list of new words) (!A grammar rule)

Which word can connect an opinion and a reason? (because) (!under) (!Friday) (!first)

Why did Mia feel happy at the end? (She helped Leo get his wallet back.) (!She found more money.) (!She got home very early.) (!She bought a new bus card.)

Which phrase can start a personal opinion? (In my opinion) (!At the school gate) (!After a few minutes) (!On Friday morning)

Which reaction is polite? (I see your point, but I think differently.) (!Your opinion is stupid.) (!Stop talking now.) (!Only my idea is right.)

What makes a short opinion stronger? (A clear reason) (!A very long sentence) (!Many unknown words) (!A difficult grammar form)

Which sentence talks about a favourite scene? (My favourite scene is when Leo gets the wallet back.) (!Leo Brown is a name.) (!The wallet has money inside.) (!Friday comes before Saturday.)

What should you do after feedback? (Use the feedback and try again.) (!Delete your whole text.) (!Change every sentence.) (!Use harder words only.)

Memory

opinion	what you think
reason	why you think it
character	person in a story
scene	part of a story
exciting	makes you want to know more
kind	friendly and helpful
because	word that gives a reason

Drag and Drop

Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu.	Thema
I think ...	opinion starter
because ...	reason starter
My favourite scene ...	scene choice
I agree ...	polite agreement
I see your point, but ...	polite disagreement

...

Kreuzworträtsel

Opinion	What do you call what you think about something?
Reason	What explains why you think something?
Character	What do you call a person in a story?
Scene	What is one part of a story called?
Because	Which word often introduces a reason?
Favourite	Which word means the one you like best?

Lückentext

Vervollständige den Text.

I can start my opinion with . I can give a reason with . A person in a story is a . One part of a story is a . I can react politely with . After feedback, I can my answer.

Offene Aufgaben

Leicht

1. Opinion sentence: Say one sentence about Mia and add one reason with because.
2. Scene finder: Find the most important scene in the mini-story and explain your choice in two English sentences.
3. Word collector: Choose five useful opinion words and use each in a new sentence.
4. Clear speaking: Practise three opinion sentences and mark the words you want to stress.

Standard

1. Mini review: Write 50–70 words about the story without copying the model.
2. Partner talk: Discuss which character made the best choice. Give reasons and react politely.
3. New ending: Write a new ending in 4–6 simple sentences and then give your opinion about it.
4. Mediation: Explain the story briefly in German for someone who does not understand the English text, then give your opinion in English.

Schwer

1. Story talk: Give a one-minute presentation about the story, your favourite scene and your reason.
2. Change perspective: Tell the key event from Leo’s point of view, then say whether this changes your opinion.
3. Peer revision: Exchange short texts, give two positive comments and one useful next step, then revise your own text.
4. Create a private audio review: Make an optional 60-second audio review for yourself or your class device. Use no real private data and do not upload it without permission.

Lernkontrolle

1. Opinion with evidence: Choose one character and explain your opinion with one clear reason and one detail from the story.
2. New situation: Imagine Mia keeps the wallet for one day before returning it. Explain how this changes your opinion of her.
3. Compare scenes: Compare the moment Mia finds the wallet with the ending. Which scene is more important for the story? Give a reason.
4. Different view: Write two short opinions about Mia: one from Sam’s point of view and one from Leo’s point of view.
5. Use feedback: Improve a weak sentence such as The story is good. Add a reason and a concrete story detail.
6. React politely: A partner says, Sam is the most important character. Respond with agreement or polite disagreement and explain why.

Lernnachweis

Für einen Lernnachweis ist wichtig, dass Du:

1. die Hauptidee der Geschichte verstehst,
2. eine eigene Meinung klar formulierst,
3. mindestens einen passenden Grund nennst,
4. Dich auf eine Figur oder Szene beziehst,
5. einfache Verknüpfungen wie because sinnvoll nutzt,
6. verständlich sprichst oder zusammenhängend schreibst,
7. auf eine andere Meinung respektvoll reagieren kannst,
8. Feedback nutzen und Deine Antwort verbessern kannst.

Can-do-Check

Markiere für Dich: yes / almost / not yet.

1. I can understand the main idea of a short story.
2. I can say what I think.
3. I can give a reason.
4. I can talk about a character or scene.
5. I can react politely.
6. I can improve my answer after feedback.

If you have “not yet”: Go back to Useful language, choose two phrases and try the speaking task again.

Repeat: 30-second challenge

Without looking at the model, speak for 30 seconds:

What do you think about the story? Which character or scene is important to you, and why?

Then write your best two sentences.

Folgekurs

Continue with E6 E - Retell a story or E6 E - Recommend a story.

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