Write an Opinion With Reasons
Grade 4 - Writing - On Level
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Choose the strongest opinion-writing move. Which sentence states a clear opinion about whether the class should keep a weather station?
- Weather stations are nice and good.
- Daily measurements would help students notice weather patterns.
- Some classmates may say the station takes too much time to check.
- Our class should keep a weather station near the playground.
Which reason best supports this opinion: "The library should add more graphic novels for independent reading."
- Graphic novels can help readers follow plot, character, and mood through words and art.
- Some readers may think graphic novels are not serious books.
- The topic has several words in it.
- Adding graphic novels would give students another strong path into reading.
Which evidence would make this reason stronger: "Weekly checks would catch loose bolts, torn nets, and missing balls before recess begins."
- The school should check recess equipment every Friday.
- Everyone knows recess is fun.
- Some adults may worry that a weekly check creates extra work.
- A short checklist could show which items need repair or replacement.
How should a writer respond to this counterclaim: "Some students may prefer events where one winner is clear."
- Field day should include cooperative events as well as races.
- Field day is outside, and outside is better.
- Cooperative events would make field day fairer and more interesting.
- The schedule can still include races while adding events that value teamwork.
Which closing sentence best finishes an opinion paragraph about whether the class should keep a weather station?
- Weather stations are nice and good.
- Daily measurements would help students notice weather patterns.
- Students could compare temperature, wind, and rainfall each week.
- For these reasons, a weather station would make science work more useful.