Opinion Matters: Class 3 Opinion Paragraphs with Reasons and Examples

 This Grade 3 opinion writing worksheet helps students learn how to express their thoughts clearly and support them with reasons and examples. Through simple sentence-level tasks and short paragraph writing, learners understand the difference between facts and opinions while building confidence in written expression. The activities are engaging, age-appropriate, and ideal for CBSE English learners developing early persuasive writing skills. 

Why Opinion Paragraphs Matter in Writing? 

1. Opinion writing teaches children to express personal thoughts clearly and confidently. 
2. Adding reasons and examples helps students explain ideas logically. 
3. It builds early persuasive and critical-thinking skills. 
4. Structured opinion paragraphs prepare learners for higher-grade essay writing. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Identify Opinion Sentences 
Students read sentence pairs and circle the sentence that shows an opinion, helping them distinguish facts from personal views. 

📝 Exercise 2 – Strengthen Opinions with Examples 
Learners add one example to each opinion sentence to make it stronger and clearer. 

✍️ Exercise 3 – Complete Opinion Paragraphs 
Students finish short paragraphs by adding one more reason or example, improving flow and idea development. 

🔗 Exercise 4 – Match Opinions to Examples 
Learners match opinions with the most suitable supporting examples, reinforcing logical connections. 

📘 Exercise 5 – Write a Full Opinion Paragraph 
Students choose one topic and write a short paragraph including an opinion, two reasons, one example, and a closing sentence. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Circle the Opinion Sentence 
1. A – Apples are the tastiest fruit. 
2. B – Dogs make the best pets. 
3. B – Rainy days are the most fun. 
4. A – Spiders are scary creatures. 
5. B – Reading books is the best hobby. 

Exercise 2 – Add One Example 
(Sample answers) 

1. Recess is the best part of the school day because I get to play with my friends. 
2. Drawing is my favorite hobby because I can make colorful pictures at home. 
3. Playing outside is more fun than watching TV because I can run and play freely. 
4. Ice cream is the best treat because it comes in many delicious flavors. 
5. Math is exciting because solving puzzles makes me feel smart. 
6. My bedroom is the best place to read because it is quiet and cozy. 
7. School trips are the most exciting days because we visit new places and learn together. 

Exercise 3 – Finish Each Paragraph 
(Sample answers) 

1. I love visiting the zoo. I enjoy watching the monkeys jump around. I also think the lions are amazing. I like seeing elephants splash water. 
2. My favorite season is winter. I love drinking hot chocolate. Building snowmen is so much fun. I also enjoy wearing warm clothes. 
3. Reading at night is the best. It helps me relax before bed. I like imagining the characters in my mind. It also helps me sleep peacefully. 
4. Playing soccer is exciting. I enjoy kicking the ball around. Scoring a goal feels great. Playing with my team makes it more fun. 
5. Science class is interesting. I like doing experiments. Learning new facts is exciting. I enjoy watching things change. 

Exercise 4 – Match the Opinion to a Good Example 
• Pizza is the best food → It has stretchy cheese and many toppings. 
• Reading helps you learn → They teach you new words and stories. 
• Swimming is a great exercise → You move your whole body in the water. 
• Cats make good pets → They are quiet and love to cuddle. 
• Art class is fun → You can paint, draw, and make creative things. 

Exercise 5 – Opinion Paragraph 
(Sample answer – Topic: Why kids should read every day) 

Kids should read every day because it helps them learn new things. One reason is that reading improves vocabulary. Another reason is that stories help us imagine new worlds. For example, I learned new words from my storybook last week. That is why reading every day is important.

 Help your child express ideas clearly and confidently through guided opinion writing practice. 

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