Think and Choose: Class 3 Opinion Writing Prompts for Clear Expression 

This Grade 3 opinion writing worksheet encourages young learners to share their thoughts, make choices, and explain their ideas using simple reasons and examples. Through engaging prompts like “Which is better?” and fun “Would You Rather” questions, students practice forming opinions and expressing them in clear sentences and short paragraphs. The worksheet builds confidence, reasoning skills, and early persuasive writing abilities, making it ideal for CBSE English learners. 

Why Opinion Writing Prompts Matter in Writing?

 1. Opinion prompts help children think independently and make choices. 
2. Explaining “why” builds logical thinking and sentence clarity. 
3. Fun prompts keep learners engaged and motivated to write. 
4. These activities prepare students for structured opinion paragraphs in higher grades. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Choose and Explain Your Opinion 
Students choose one option from each pair and write one sentence explaining their choice. 

📝 Exercise 2 – Add Two Clear Reasons 
Learners complete opinion sentences by adding two strong reasons. 

🔗 Exercise 3 – Match Opinion to Reason 
Students match simple opinions with the best supporting reasons to understand logical connections. 

✨ Exercise 4 – Would You Rather? 
Learners choose one fun prompt and write an opinion paragraph with an opinion, two reasons, and one example. 

🖼️ Exercise 5 – Picture Prompt Opinion Paragraph 
Students write a 5–6 sentence opinion paragraph based on a playground picture, including reasons, an example, and a closing sentence. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Option and Explain Why 
(Sample answers) 

1. Which is better? 
Answer: B. Playing outdoors 
Why: Playing outdoors is better because I can run, play games, and get fresh air. 

2. Which is more fun? 
Answer: A. Reading a book 
Why: Reading a book is more fun because I can imagine the story in my mind. 

3. Which pet is better? 
Answer: B. Dog 
Why: A dog is better because it is friendly and loves to play. 

4. Which snack is tastier? 
Answer: B. Cookies 
Why: Cookies are tastier because they are sweet and crunchy. 

5. Which activity is more exciting? 
Answer: B. Sports 
Why: Sports are exciting because I enjoy running and playing with my friends. 

Exercise 2 – Add Two Clear Reasons 
(Sample answers) 

1. My favorite game is hide-and-seek because it is fun to search for friends and everyone can play together. 
2. I think recess should be longer because we get more time to play and it helps us feel fresh for class. 
3. My favorite season is summer because we get holidays and can enjoy ice cream and swimming. 
4. I believe art class is the best because we can draw freely and use our imagination. 
5. The library is my favorite place in school because it is quiet and has many interesting books. 

Exercise 3 – Match the Opinion to the Reason 
Correct matches: 

• Ice cream is the best dessert → It cools you down on hot days and comes in many flavors. 
• Reading is important → It helps you learn new words and ideas. 
• Soccer is my favorite sport → I like running fast and scoring goals. 
• Dogs make great pets → They can learn new tricks and love to play. 
• Science is the most fun subject → It teaches you interesting things about the world. 

Exercise 4 – Would You Rather? 
(Sample answers) 

1. Would you rather fly like a bird or swim like a fish? 
I would rather fly like a bird because it would be exciting to see the world from above. Flying would help me travel easily to many places. For example, I could fly over mountains and rivers. That is why flying like a bird would be amazing. 

2. Would you rather have a magic pencil or a magic backpack? 
I would rather have a magic pencil because it could help me write perfect answers. It would make homework easier. For example, it could help me during tests. That is why I would choose a magic pencil. 

3. Would you rather visit the moon or explore the deep sea? 
I would rather visit the moon because it is full of mystery. I want to see Earth from space. For example, astronauts float without gravity. Visiting the moon would be exciting. 

4. Would you rather have a robot helper or a pet dragon? 
I would choose a robot helper because it can help with homework and cleaning. It would save time every day. For example, it could pack my school bag. That is why a robot helper is better. 

5. Would you rather have extra playtime or extra reading time? 
I would choose extra playtime because playing keeps me healthy. It also helps me relax. For example, I feel happy after playing with my friends. That is why extra playtime is better. 

Exercise 5 – Build an Opinion from a Picture Prompt 
(Sample answer) 

I think the new playground is the best playground I have ever seen. One reason is that it has many fun things like swings and slides. Another reason is that it also has a climbing wall. For example, I climbed the wall and felt very proud. The playground is safe and exciting. That is why I think it is the best playground.

 Help your child express ideas clearly and confidently with fun opinion-writing prompts. 

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