Write an Opinion With Reasons

Grade 4 Writing Worksheet

Circle the sentence that states a clear opinion.

1. 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. 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. 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. 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.