Plan a Speech to Convince Your Class
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Plan a Speech to Convince Your Class" is written for 3rd Grade (Ages 8-9), and it covers Common Core W.3.1. If your little one is a year younger but already steady on opinion writing, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and writing opinion paragraphs never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
3rd grade writing worksheet: plan a speech to convince your class about one change at school with a hook, 3 reasons and what you ask them to do. Part of our writing opinion paragraphs collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Let your child pick a side they truly believe, since real opinions make stronger reasons. Fill the planner with short notes, then write the draft on lined paper and check that each reason has an example.
What students will practice
- Students will state an opinion and give reasons with examples.
- Students will plan opinion writing with OREO, a book review and a speech.
- Students will compare two choices and close with a sentence that restates the opinion.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 3rd Grade
Standard: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
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FAQ
How do I use this writing opinion paragraphs worksheet?
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Let your child pick a side they truly believe, since real opinions make stronger reasons. Fill the planner with short notes, then write the draft on lined paper and check that each reason has an example.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Plan a speech to convince your class about one change at school with a hook, 3 reasons and what you ask them to do. A hook grabs your listeners. Each reason tells why. The directions on the page read: Read the model. Then, write a hook and your opinion. Then, write a reason in each of the 3 reason boxes. Then, write what you will ask your class to do. Then, use your plan to write your draft on lined paper.
Can I use this writing opinion paragraphs worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 3rd Grade opinion writing, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with writing opinion paragraphs. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
What is the structure of an opinion paragraph at the 3rd grade level?
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A 3rd grade opinion paragraph includes: a topic sentence (stating the opinion), two to three reasons with supporting details, and a closing sentence that restates the opinion or makes a final point.
How do these worksheets scaffold students toward independent opinion writing?
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Worksheets progress from filling in a provided opinion paragraph frame, to completing partially written paragraphs, to writing an original opinion paragraph from a prompt - building independence gradually.
What transition words help students signal reasons in opinion paragraphs?
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Students use opinion transitions like 'first,' 'another reason,' 'also,' and 'finally' to sequence their reasons, and linking phrases like 'for example' to introduce supporting evidence - worksheets teach these explicitly.
How many 3rd Grade writing opinion paragraphs worksheets are there?
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16 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are writing opinion paragraphs worksheets for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 8-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Are these writing opinion paragraphs worksheets aligned to Common Core?
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Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Opinion Writing |
| Standard | W.3.1 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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