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3rd Grade Support an Opinion worksheets

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Support an Opinion

Grade 3 Writing Worksheet

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  1. Which reason supports this opinion: "Our school should have a family game night"?

    • Board games come in boxes of different sizes.
    • The gym has a shiny wooden floor.
    • A game night would help families get to know each other.
    • Game night would be on a Friday.

  2. Opinion: "Our town should build a new library." Which reason gives the most specific support?

    • Lots of people like libraries a lot.
    • The old library is so small that people wait for seats.
    • Libraries are really, really great.
    • A new library would be nice for everyone.

  3. Opinion: "Our school should start a recycling club." Which sentence does NOT support it?

    • Less trash would make our school cleaner.
    • A club would teach students how to sort items.
    • The recycling truck is green and white.
    • Recycling keeps paper and cans out of the trash.

  4. Which word best joins the opinion and the reason? "We should plant trees on the playground ___ they give shade on hot days."

    • unless
    • but
    • or
    • because

  5. Should your class have a job chart? Write your opinion and two different reasons for it.

    Opinion
    Reason 1
    Reason 2
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About this worksheet

Once a child can state an opinion, the next challenge is giving a reason that actually supports it. Third graders often add a true sentence that is nearby in topic but does not support 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?

What your child will learn

  • Match a reason to an opinion
  • Tell stronger reasons from weak ones
  • Remove details that do not support the opinion
  • Use because to connect an opinion and reason

Common Core standard: W.3.1

Worked example

For the opinion 'The playground needs shade trees,' a strong reason is 'Shade trees keep students cooler on sunny days.'

Common mistake

Adding a sentence that is true about the topic but does not explain why the opinion is sensible.

Helpful hint

A reason should answer why the writer thinks the opinion is right.

Next skill: Informative Topic SentencesEarlier: State an Opinion

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with support an opinion?

Adding a sentence that is true about the topic but does not explain why the opinion is sensible.

How can I help my child with support an opinion?

A reason should answer why the writer thinks the opinion is right.

Are these 3rd grade writing worksheets free to print?

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