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3rd Grade Support an Opinion worksheets

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Support an Opinion

Grade 3 Writing Worksheet - Challenge Me

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  1. Opinion: "Our school should switch to washable lunch trays." Which reason supports this side?

    • Washable trays would cut down on trash every day.
    • Paper trays are light and easy to carry.
    • The cafeteria serves lunch to 300 students.
    • Washable trays would need to be cleaned every day.
  2. Opinion: "Kids should walk to school when it is safe." Which reason uses a real detail as support?

    • Kids would probably like walking a lot.
    • Walking is better than you might think.
    • Walking to school gives kids about twenty minutes of exercise.
    • Walking is something that a lot of people do.
  3. Opinion: "Our class should take a field trip to a farm." Which sentence does NOT support it?

    • The bus ride to the farm takes two hours.
    • Students could see how food is grown.
    • Farmers could answer our questions about animals.
    • We are learning about plant life cycles this month.
  4. Which words best fill the blank? "Our school should add a bike rack. ___, more students could ride to school."

    • Instead
    • Before that
    • That way
    • However
  5. Should your town add more bike paths? Write a claim, two reasons joined with linking words such as because and also, and a closing sentence.

    Claim
    Reason 1
    Reason 2
    Closing
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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.

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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