Grade 2 - Writing
6 printable versions - Building Confidence - About 4 minutes each
Grade 2 - Writing - Building Confidence
Worksheet 1Which reason best supports this opinion: "A walking field trip is a good idea."
Choose the stronger reason for the opinion "The class should grow tomatoes."
Which sentence does not support the opinion "The class should grow tomatoes."
The writer says, "The class should grow tomatoes." Which because sentence belongs next?
Which pair has an opinion followed by a matching reason?
Once a child can state an opinion, the next challenge is giving a reason that actually supports it. Second graders often add a true sentence that is nearby in topic but does not prove the point. For example, trees have bark is true, but it does not explain why a playground needs more shade trees. This worksheet separates the opinion from the reason so students can check the connection. They choose matching reasons, compare weak and stronger support, and remove details that wander away from the claim. The work stays short and self-checking, which is important because a full persuasive paragraph would hide the exact skill being practiced. Encourage your child to ask, Does this sentence tell why the opinion makes sense?
For the opinion 'The playground needs shade trees,' a strong reason is 'Shade trees keep students cooler on sunny days.'
Adding a sentence that is true about the topic but does not explain why the opinion is sensible.
A reason should answer why the writer thinks the opinion is right.