Spanish
Grade 5
15 min
Dando Mi Opinión - Giving My Opinion
Learn phrases for expressing opinions (En mi opinión..., Creo que..., Pienso que...).
What you'll learn
- Identify at least three different Spanish phrases used to express opinions from a provided list or dialogue with 80% accuracy.
- Apply learned Spanish phrases to construct five original sentences expressing personal opinions on various topics (e.g., movies, music, food), demonstrating correct grammar and vocabulary.
- Participate in a structured class discussion, giving and supporting opinions on a given topic in Spanish, using at least two different phrases to express opinions and responding appropriately to at least two other students' viewpoints.
- Evaluate two short written arguments in Spanish, identifying the opinion being expressed and at least one supporting reason for each, justifying their choices in English.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify and use the phrases 'Creo que...' and 'Pienso que...' to state an opinion.
Correctly form sentences using 'Me gusta' for singular nouns/verbs and 'Me gustan' for plural nouns.
Ask for someone's opinion using the question '¿Qué piensas?'.
Express agreement using 'Estoy de acuerdo'.
Express disagreement using 'No estoy de acuerdo'.
Use at least five basic adjectives (e.g., divertido, aburrido, delicioso) to support their opinions.
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In this lesson, you will learn the most important phrases for giving your opinion, talking about what you like, and...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
OpiniónWhat a person thinks or feels about something. It's not a fact, just what you believe.Mi opinión es que el helado de chocolate es el mejor. (My opinion is that chocolate ice cream is the best.)
Creo que...A phrase that means 'I think that...' or 'I believe that...'. It's used to introduce your opinion.Creo que la clase de arte es divertida. (I think that art class is fun.)
Pienso que...Another phrase that also means 'I think that...'. You can use it just like 'Creo que...'.Pienso que los videojuegos son interesantes. (I think that video games are interesting.)
Me gusta / Me gustanPhrases used to say 'I like...'. You use 'me gusta' for one thing or an activity, and 'me gustan' for m...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The Opinion Starter Formula
Creo que / Pienso que + [idea/sentence]
Always start your opinion sentence with 'Creo que' or 'Pienso que'. The word 'que' means 'that' and connects your thought to the rest of the sentence. For example, 'I think THAT the book is good.'
The 'Me gusta' Rule for Singular and Verbs
Me gusta + [singular noun] OR Me gusta + [verb in infinitive form]
Use 'Me gusta' (without an 'n') when you are talking about liking ONE thing (el perro) or an ACTIVITY (correr, leer, dibujar). The verb for the activity always ends in -ar, -er, or -ir.
The 'Me gustan' Rule for Plurals
Me gustan + [plural noun]
Use 'Me gustan' (with an 'n') when you are talk...
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Challenging
Read the paragraph: "Viajar es una experiencia increíble. Creo que conocer nuevos lugares y culturas abre la mente. Aunque a veces es cansado, pienso que aprender sobre el mundo es más importante que la comodidad. En mi opinión, todos deberían viajar si tienen la oportunidad." What is the author's main opinion about traveling?
A.Viajar es una oportunidad valiosa y educativa para todos.
B.Viajar es demasiado cansado y no vale la pena.
C.Solo las personas ricas deberían viajar.
D.Viajar es bueno, pero quedarse en casa es mejor.
Challenging
Read the two opinions:
Elena: "Pienso que los perros son las mejores mascotas porque son muy leales y juguetones."
Marco: "Estoy de acuerdo en que los perros son leales, pero creo que los gatos son mejores mascotas porque son más independientes."
On what specific point do Elena and Marco DISAGREE?
A.Whether dogs are loyal.
B.Whether cats are independent.
C.Which animal is the *best* pet overall.
D.Whether pets are good to have.
Challenging
Someone says: "En mi opinión, la ciudad es el mejor lugar para vivir porque todo está cerca." Which of the following is a logical counter-opinion that addresses the same topic?
A.Sí, la ciudad es muy grande.
B.No me gustan los edificios altos.
C.¿Cuál es tu restaurante favorito?
D.Prefiero el campo porque, aunque las cosas están lejos, es más tranquilo y tiene aire limpio.
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