Supporting an Opinion Worksheet
This supporting an opinion worksheet helps 3rd graders find the opinion, reasons, example and conclusion in a model paragraph, then plan their own. An answer key is included.
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Description
A strong opinion is more than just saying what you think. Good writers back up their opinion with clear reasons and examples, then wrap it all up with a closing sentence. This supporting an opinion worksheet shows third graders exactly how the parts of an opinion paragraph work together, so they can build one of their own.
The page begins with a short model paragraph about reading before bed. Each of its five sentences is numbered. In Part A, students read five questions and write the number of the sentence that states the opinion, gives the first reason, gives the second reason, shares an example or ends the paragraph. In Part B, children plan their own paragraph on the topic of a class trip to the zoo, writing an opinion, two reasons and a conclusion on the lines. Use it for a writing lesson, a literacy center, homework or a quick check before students draft a full opinion piece.
What’s Included
- A one-page supporting an opinion worksheet with a numbered model paragraph
- Five questions that ask students to find the job of each sentence
- A planning section with lines for an opinion, two reasons and a conclusion
- An answer key with Part A answers and sample Part B sentences
Why It Helps Kids
First, taking apart a model paragraph helps students see how an opinion, reasons and a conclusion fit together. Second, the linking words in the model, such as first, also and for example, show kids how to connect their ideas, a key goal of any 3rd grade opinion writing worksheet. Third, the planning lines give students a simple frame they can reuse every time they write to persuade.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Before students begin, read the model paragraph aloud and ask whether they agree with the writer. After they finish Part B, invite children to turn their plan into a full paragraph or share it with a partner who asks for one more reason. At home, pick a fun family topic, like the best weekend snack, and practice giving an opinion with two reasons.
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