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English · Grade 3

Support an Opinion with Reasons

Grade 3 writers build opinion pieces that persuade. Using a model letter, A Splash Pad for Riverside Park, they introduce a topic and state a clear opinion, organise reasons in a logical order, support each reason with facts, details or examples, connect ideas with linking words such as because, therefore, since and for example, and end with a strong concluding statement.

  • 4 lessons
  • About 100 minutes
  • Opinion writing check: 8 questions
  • Ways to answer: fill in the blanks, choose an answer, highlight a text, match pairs, put in order and sort into groups
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What learners will discover

  • Introduce the topic or text, state an opinion clearly and organise the piece so reasons are listed in a logical order.
  • Provide reasons that support the opinion, each backed by a fact, detail or example.
  • Use linking words and phrases (because, therefore, since, for example) to connect the opinion and reasons.
  • Provide a concluding statement and write and revise a complete opinion piece.

Lessons

  1. Opinion and structure 4 steps2 practiceabout 25 min
  2. Strong reasons and support 4 steps2 practiceabout 25 min
  3. Linking words 4 steps2 practiceabout 23 min
  4. Conclude, write and revise 3 steps2 practiceabout 27 min
  5. Opinion writing check 8 questions at the end

Keep exploring

Games to practice with

  • Memory LanternsFlip glowing lanterns to find pairs that belong together.
  • Word WorkshopBuild the word for each picture, one sound at a time.
  • Sentence TheatreYour words direct the show: change a word and the stage changes too.

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