See the skill in action
Choices: apple or pearPreference: I prefer pearReason: because it is juicy
Key vocabulary
- preference — the choice someone likes more
- like — to enjoy or feel good about something
- dislike — to not enjoy something
- reason — words that explain why you think or choose something
- because — a word that introduces a reason
Key concept
I can show and say what I like, dislike or prefer.
Learning goal: I can show and say what I like, dislike or prefer.
I am ready when I can
- I can name a like, dislike or preference.
- I can use because to give a reason.
- I can tell a preference from a fact.
- I can listen to a different preference respectfully.
- I can use more than one clear preference frame.
See it, then try it
See the skill in action
Choices: apple or pearPreference: I prefer pearReason: because it is juicy
Compare two different preferences respectfully
Ari: I prefer swings because they feel like flying.Mia: I prefer the sandpit because I like building.Different choices can both be valid.
Compare two different preferences respectfully
Ari: I prefer swings because they feel like flying.Mia: I prefer the sandpit because I like building.Different choices can both be valid.
Australian Curriculum elaborations
E1: Notice preferences in speech and gesture
A person can communicate a feeling or preference through spoken words, tone, face and body movement, and these clues are clearest when considered together.
Speech: I would like the apple.Gesture: points to the appleTogether: a clear preference
Think: Listen to the words. Notice the voice, face or gesture. Combine the clues and check by asking the speaker.
Try: Sam says, “I would like the apple,” and points to it with a smile. Which clues show the preference?
A strong answer: Complete the modelled response and use the example to show: names a speech clue and a gesture or expression clue, then states the likely preference without treating the body clue as certain proof.
Check: The learner names a speech clue and a gesture or expression clue, then states the likely preference without treating the body clue as certain proof.
If you are stuck: Replay the message in two parts: hear the words with eyes closed, then view the gesture without words before combining both.
E2: Read feelings in visual and media texts
Creators use visible and audible choices such as facial expression, movement, colour, framing, music and voice to suggest feelings in advertisements and animations.
See: jump + grinHear: lively musicInfer: the character may feel excited
Think: Name one thing you can see or hear. Say which feeling it may suggest. Explain how that choice guides the viewer.
Try: An animated character jumps, grins and speaks quickly beside a new toy. What feeling is suggested, and what evidence supports your idea?
A strong answer: Complete the modelled response and use the example to show: names a plausible feeling and supports it with at least one observable media clue.
Check: The learner names a plausible feeling and supports it with at least one observable media clue.
If you are stuck: Offer a complete evidence model, such as: I notice a grin and lively movement; this may show excitement.
Common misconceptions
- A preference is a fact — Place two different valid choices side by side and explain that people can prefer different things.
- Saying one word gives a clear reason — Recast the response as a complete sentence, such as: I prefer drawing because I like making pictures.
- Disagreeing means the other choice is bad — Model both views kindly without judging either person: You prefer running; I prefer skipping.
Explain and apply
Name the choice
Choose between reading and drawing. Start with I prefer and name one choice.
Answer and teaching guidance
A preference needs a clear choice. The learner can answer orally if writing load gets in the way.
Add because
Finish: I prefer drawing because ____.
Answer and teaching guidance
The reason should explain why the speaker likes that choice. Because links the preference to its reason.
Separate fact and preference
Compare: The cup is blue. I like the blue cup best. Which one tells a personal choice?
Answer and teaching guidance
The second sentence is a preference because another person may choose differently.
Disagree politely
A friend likes apples best. You prefer pears. What could you say?
Answer and teaching guidance
For example: I prefer pears because they are juicy. This shares a preference without dismissing the friend.
Try these
- Choose and tell — Offer two familiar picture choices. Students point, then complete the oral frame I prefer this one because.two picture choices → one preference
- Add the reason — Students extend the preference with because and one true reason.I prefer drawing because I like making pictures.
- Kind disagreement — Partners share different choices and reply with a complete comparison, such as: You like running; I prefer skipping.listen → name both choices → respond
Check your understanding
Quick checks
- Which sentence tells that the speaker likes drawing?
- Mia likes apples more than pears. What could she say?
- Which sentence politely tells a dislike?
- A child smiles, claps and says, ‘Again!’ What feeling is most likely?
Mastery evidence
- Which sentence tells that the speaker likes drawing?
- Mia likes apples more than pears. What could she say?
- Which sentence politely tells a dislike?
- A child smiles, claps and says, ‘Again!’ What feeling is most likely?
- The learner names a speech clue and a gesture or expression clue, then states the likely preference without treating the body clue as certain proof.
- The learner names a plausible feeling and supports it with at least one observable media clue.
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