Support an Opinion

Answer Key - Grade 3 Writing Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer, or write your answer on the lines.

1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5.

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

   Opinion

   Reason (because ...)

   a clear opinion and a because-reason that explains it.