Worksheet

Write an Opinion With Reasons

Grade 4 - Writing - Building Confidence

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  1. Build the opinion paragraph. Which sentence states a clear opinion about whether recess equipment should be checked weekly?

    • Everyone knows recess is fun.
    • A short checklist could show which items need repair or replacement.
    • Weekly checks would catch loose bolts, torn nets, and missing balls before recess begins.
    • The school should check recess equipment every Friday.

  2. Which reason best supports this opinion: "The school should check recess equipment every Friday."

    • A Friday equipment check would help recess stay safe and organized.
    • Everyone knows recess is fun.
    • Some adults may worry that a weekly check creates extra work.
    • Weekly checks would catch loose bolts, torn nets, and missing balls before recess begins.

  3. Which evidence would make this reason stronger: "Daily measurements would help students notice weather patterns."

    • Students could compare temperature, wind, and rainfall each week.
    • Our class should keep a weather station near the playground.
    • Weather stations are nice and good.
    • Some classmates may say the station takes too much time to check.

  4. How should a writer respond to this counterclaim: "Some readers may think graphic novels are not serious books."

    • Graphic novels are the best because I like them.
    • The library should add more graphic novels for independent reading.
    • Many graphic novels use complex plots and require careful attention to details.
    • The writer should ignore the counterclaim completely.

  5. Which closing sentence best finishes an opinion paragraph about whether the class should keep a weather station?

    • Daily measurements would help students notice weather patterns.
    • Weather stations are nice and good.
    • For these reasons, a weather station would make science work more useful.
    • Students could compare temperature, wind, and rainfall each week.
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