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3rd Grade Support an Opinion worksheets

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Support an Opinion

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  1. Which reason supports this opinion: "Our class should have a reading buddy day"?

    • Reading with a buddy helps us practice new words.
    • Our class has twenty-two desks.
    • Some books have shiny covers.

  2. Which is the strongest reason for this opinion: "Everyone should wear a helmet when biking"?

    • Helmets come in many colors.
    • A helmet protects your head if you fall.
    • Helmets are good.

  3. Opinion: "We should plant flowers by the school door." Which sentence does NOT support it?

    • Flowers would give bees a place to visit.
    • The school door is painted green.
    • Flowers would make the entrance look cheerful.

  4. Which ending fits? "Our class should take care of a plant because ___."

    • the pot is on the shelf
    • the classroom has a window
    • it teaches us to be responsible

  5. Should kids help cook dinner? Write your opinion. Then write one reason that starts with because.

    Opinion
    Reason (because ...)
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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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