Give Reasons for an Opinion
Grade 2 - Writing - Building Confidence

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Which reason best supports this opinion: "A walking field trip is a good idea."
- Students can notice places in their own neighborhood.
- Walking uses shoes.
- The cafeteria served pasta today.
- Quiet reading helps students calm down before work.
Choose the stronger reason for the opinion "The class should grow tomatoes."
- Tomatoes are red sometimes.
- Tomatoes are useful because the class can taste them after they ripen.
- The library has new picture books.
- Books have pages.
Which sentence does not support the opinion "The class should grow tomatoes."
- Tomatoes are red sometimes.
- Tomatoes are useful because the class can taste them after they ripen.
- Students can notice places in their own neighborhood.
- The library has new picture books.
The writer says, "The class should grow tomatoes." Which because sentence belongs next?
- because tomatoes are red sometimes.
- because tomatoes can be used for a class salad.
- because the cafeteria served pasta today.
- because the library has new picture books.
Which pair has an opinion followed by a matching reason?
- Books have pages. Quiet reading helps students calm down before work.
- The class should grow tomatoes. The playground has a tall slide.
- Our class should have quiet reading after lunch. Quiet reading helps students calm down before work.
- Our class should have quiet reading after lunch. The library has new picture books.