Language Development

Music Stars

Language: Agree and Disagree

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What Do You Think?

This band is great! They sound alright!
Yes, I agree! I think you’re right!
No way, I don’t enjoy this band!
It’s just no good. In fact, it’s bad!
But listen to their great new song!
It is the best!
You are so wrong!
Their music is one of a kind.
They leave all other bands behind.
I disagree! That isn’t true!
OK. Let’s find something else to do.

What Do You Think?
This band is great! They sound alright!
Yes, I agree! I think you’re right!
No way, I don’t enjoy this band!
It’s just no good. In fact, it’s bad!
But listen to their great new song!
It is the best!
You are so wrong!
Their music is one of a kind.
They leave all other bands behind.
I disagree! That isn’t true!
OK. Let’s find something else to do.

Express Yourself

AGREE AND DISAGREE

Read each opinion. Say if you agree or disagree.

    Example
  • 1. I agree. Jazz music is great. I disagree. I don’t like jazz music.

  • 1. Jazz music is great.

  • 2. CDs are better than tapes.

  • 3. All kids like the same music.

  • 4. Music videos are beautiful.

5.–7. Work with 2 partners. Each of you gives an opinion about music stars. Then one partner says a statement that agrees with your opinion. The other partner says a statement that disagrees with it.

    Example
  • 5. Rock stars have a hard life.

    I agree because they are never alone.

    I disagree. They have a lot of money.