This medium worksheet pushes third graders past single sentences into full opinion paragraphs. The Fill in the Blank section asks them to choose "because," "Also," or "for example" inside sentences about zoos, drawing, school sports, and classroom plants, and to name the closing sentence as the conclusion.
In Part B, students match four opinions, including "I think everyone should learn a musical instrument" and "I believe weekends should be three days long," with the reasons that best support each one. The activity trains the habit of pairing every viewpoint with evidence that actually explains why, not just decorates the page.
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Opinion Writing
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. I believe zoos are important because they help protect endangered animals.
2. Drawing is a great hobby. Also, it helps you express feelings without using words.
3. Children should play sports. For example, soccer teaches teamwork and keeps you active.
4. I think school libraries need more books because students enjoy reading many different genres.
5. Being a good friend matters. Also, friends help you feel less lonely at school.
6. Every classroom should have plants. For example, watching a plant grow teaches students patience.
7. I feel that cooking is a skill everyone should learn because it helps you make healthy meals.
8. The last sentence of an opinion paragraph is called the conclusion.
9. An opinion uses words like think, believe, and feel to show what someone thinks about a topic.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
I think everyone should learn a musical instrument.
→ Playing music improves memory and makes you more creative.
Reading together helps both students improve their skills.
I believe weekends should be three days long.
→ An extra day of rest would help families spend more time together.
Playing music improves memory and makes you more creative.
I feel that gardening is the best hobby.
→ Growing your own vegetables teaches you about nature.
Growing your own vegetables teaches you about nature.
I think every student should have a reading buddy.
→ Reading together helps both students improve their skills.
An extra day of rest would help families spend more time together.
Opinion Writing
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) I believe zoos are important because they help protect endangered animals.
2) Drawing is a great hobby. Also, it helps you express feelings without using words.
3) Children should play sports. For example, soccer teaches teamwork and keeps you active.
4) I think school libraries need more books because students enjoy reading many different genres.
5) Being a good friend matters. Also, friends help you feel less lonely at school.
6) Every classroom should have plants. For example, watching a plant grow teaches students patience.
7) I feel that cooking is a skill everyone should learn because it helps you make healthy meals.
8) The last sentence of an opinion paragraph is called the conclusion.
9) An opinion uses words like think, believe, and feel to show what someone thinks about a topic.
★ Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1) Match each item to its correct answer.
I think everyone should learn a musical instrument.
→ Playing music improves memory and makes you more creative.
Reading together helps both students improve their skills.
I believe weekends should be three days long.
→ An extra day of rest would help families spend more time together.
Playing music improves memory and makes you more creative.
I feel that gardening is the best hobby.
→ Growing your own vegetables teaches you about nature.
Growing your own vegetables teaches you about nature.
I think every student should have a reading buddy.
→ Reading together helps both students improve their skills.
An extra day of rest would help families spend more time together.
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