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Features

Plan an opinion: a better class pet, a hamster or a fish?
Both sides first: reasons for dogs and for cats, then decide
A paragraph frame with I think, One reason is, Also and That is why
An opinion about an animal book, to tell others why to read it
Linking words in groups: to give a reason, add an idea, give an example and end
Set in Andika, a face made for children learning to read

Skills Covered

State an opinion
Give reasons that back it up
Use linking words: because, and, also

Write an ending
Think about both sides
Give an opinion about a book

How to Use This Pack

Five pages. Page 1 plans an opinion in four boxes: my opinion, two reasons and an ending, with words to use. Page 2 lists reasons for dogs and for cats before the student decides. Page 3 is a paragraph frame to write the plan out. Page 4 is an opinion about an animal book, with a box for its title. Page 5 groups linking words by what they do, with rows to try each.

In the Classroom

Write a class opinion together on the board first. Then hold a quick debate for page 2: half the class lists reasons for dogs, half for cats, and everyone decides for themselves. Point out each linking word as students share their paragraphs.

At Home

Ask your child a "which is better" question about two animals and keep the talk going: "What else? Why does that matter?" Then let them plan and write it.

Tips for Success

Say your opinion in the first sentence
Give at least two reasons
Join ideas with because, and and also
End by saying your opinion again
Read it to a friend: do they agree?

Opinion Writing for 2nd Grade

2nd Grade

Opinion organizers and paragraph frames about animals, with linking words. Students state an opinion, give two reasons joined with because, also and and, and write an ending.

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What’s Included

1 opinion plan and 1 both sides page
1 paragraph frame
1 book opinion page
1 linking words page

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