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Write an Opinion With Reasons

Grade 4 Writing Worksheet

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Circle the sentence that states a clear opinion.

  1. Topic: Should students help choose new library books? Which sentence states a clear opinion?

    • Maybe students could help, or maybe the librarian should choose.
    • Students should help choose new books for the library.
    • The library buys new books every spring.
    • I wonder who picks the books for our library.

  2. Topic: Should students be allowed to bring a book on the bus? Which sentence states a clear opinion?

    • Students should be allowed to bring books on the bus.
    • The bus ride to our school takes twenty minutes.
    • Do you read a book when you ride the bus?
    • Books on the bus might be fun, but they might also get lost.

  3. Topic: Should our school have a longer lunch break? Which sentence states a clear opinion?

    • Some students may want more time, and some may like it as it is.
    • How long do you think the lunch break should be?
    • The lunch break at our school is thirty minutes long.
    • Our school should make the lunch break longer.

  4. Topic: Should our school start a chess club? Which sentence states a clear opinion?

    • Some students might like a chess club, and some might not.
    • Would a chess club be a good idea for our school?
    • Our school should start a chess club this year.
    • Chess is a game played on a board with 64 squares.
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About this worksheet

Opinion writing in fourth grade is more than saying what a student likes. A strong opinion names a clear position, gives reasons that fit that position, and uses facts or examples to make the reasons convincing. Many children can state an opinion but then offer a reason that is too personal, too vague, or not connected to the claim. This worksheet breaks the task into small decisions: choose the claim, match a relevant reason, support it with a fact or example, link ideas with words such as because and for example, and close the paragraph.

Parents should watch for because statements that only repeat the opinion. A useful reason tells why the reader should agree, and the evidence shows that the reason is more than a preference together.

What your child will learn

  • State a clear opinion
  • Choose reasons that support the opinion
  • Use evidence or examples to strengthen reasons
  • Link reasons with words such as because and also, then close the paragraph

Common Core standard: W.4.1

Worked example

If the opinion is that the class should keep a weather station, a strong reason is that daily measurements help students notice patterns.

Common mistake

Giving a reason that says only I like it instead of explaining why the opinion makes sense.

Helpful hint

A good reason should make the opinion easier for someone else to accept.

Next skill: Write an Informative Paragraph

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with write an opinion with reasons?

Giving a reason that says only I like it instead of explaining why the opinion makes sense.

How can I help my child with write an opinion with reasons?

A good reason should make the opinion easier for someone else to accept.

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