📝 Part 1: Understanding Opinion Writing

1. What is an opinion? Circle the best answer.

A fact that can be proven

What someone thinks or believes about something

A story about something that happened

2. Which linking words help connect ideas in opinion writing? Tick all that apply.

because

for example

also

yesterday

3. A good opinion paragraph should have at least _______ sentences and _______ supporting reasons.

Fill in the blanks: _______ sentences and _______ reasons

4. Read this sentence: "Dogs are the best pets because they are loyal and friendly."
What is the opinion? _________________________________
What is one reason given? _____________________________

📋 Part 2: Planning Your Opinion Paragraph

5. Choose your topic. Circle one:

My favourite book

My favourite animal

My favourite school subject

6. Write your opinion statement (first sentence):

My favourite _____________ is _____________ because _________________________

7. Plan your supporting reasons:

Reason 1: ________________________________________________

Example or explanation: ____________________________________

Reason 2: ________________________________________________

Example or explanation: ____________________________________

8. Write your concluding sentence:

This is why ________________________________________________________

✍️ Part 3: Write Your Opinion Paragraph

9. Use your planning from Part 2 to write your complete opinion paragraph below. Remember to:

• Start with your opinion statement
• Include at least two reasons with linking words
• End with a concluding sentence
• Use correct punctuation and spelling

10. Self-check: Tick each box when you have completed it.

I clearly stated my opinion in the first sentence

I gave at least two convincing reasons

I used linking words like "because" or "for example"

I wrote a concluding sentence

I checked my spelling and punctuation