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Features

Plan first: the topic, who will read it, the kind of writing and the reasons you could use
An organizer: introduction, three reasons with examples and a conclusion
A lined plan too: the same parts on notebook lines, for students who like lines better than boxes
A paragraph frame with I think, One reason is, Another reason is and For these reasons
Linking words in groups: to give a reason, an example, link ideas and end
A page for the final copy, with a title
Wide-ruled notebook lines with room to write, set in Andika

Skills Covered

Introduce a topic and state an opinion
Give reasons with examples
Link reasons with because, therefore and for example

Write a conclusion
Plan for a reader and a purpose
Turn a plan into a paragraph

How to Use This Pack

Six pages that build one opinion piece. Page 1 is the plan: topic, reader, kind of writing, opinion and reasons to choose from. Page 2 is the organizer, the best school mascot, with an introduction, three reasons and a conclusion. Page 3 is the same plan on lines, for students who would rather write than fill boxes. Page 4 is a paragraph frame. Page 5 groups linking words by what they do, with rows to try them. Page 6 is a page for the final copy, with its own prompt for a second piece.

In the Classroom

Vote on a class mascot and list every reason on the board, then let students sort the strongest three into the organizer. Model one linking word in each reason. Partners can read their paragraphs to each other and check for an opinion, reasons and a conclusion.

At Home

Ask your child to convince you of something about animals, such as which pet your family should get. Ask for reasons and examples, then help them plan it on page 1.

Tips for Success

Say your opinion in your first sentence
Give three reasons, each with an example
Link ideas with because, therefore and for example
End by saying your opinion a new way
Read it aloud: is every reason clear?

Opinion Writing for 3rd Grade

3rd Grade

Opinion writing about animals, from a plan to a final copy. Students choose a topic and reader, introduce an opinion, back it with three reasons and examples, link them with because, therefore and for example, and write a conclusion.

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What’s Included

1 plan, 1 organizer and 1 lined plan
1 paragraph frame and 1 linking words page
1 final copy page

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