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Free Year 3 Opinion, Reason, Example: Building a Persuasive Paragraph Worksheet

A strong persuasive paragraph does more than say what you think. Children learn to state an opinion, give a reason and back it up with an example. They label the parts of a model paragraph, match reasons to examples, build their own paragraph and finish with a conclusion that sums up their opinion.

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Year
Year 3
Subject
English
Topic
Persuasive Writing
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
30 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • stating a clear opinion
  • giving a reason for an opinion
  • supporting a reason with an example
  • writing a conclusion that sums up an opinion

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

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Who is this worksheet for?

Year 3 students (typically ages 8–9) working on persuasive writing. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 30 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 3 · English · Persuasive Writing

Opinion, Reason, Example: Building a Persuasive Paragraph

Name

Date

Score /

Opinion, reason, example: say it, explain it, prove it.

Part A: Label the parts

Circle opinion, reason or example for each sentence of the model paragraph.

1.Every child should learn to swim.
  1. Aopinion
  2. Breason
  3. Cexample
2.Swimming keeps people safe near water.
  1. Aopinion
  2. Breason
  3. Cexample
3.For example, a child who can swim can float and call for help if they fall into a pool.
  1. Aopinion
  2. Breason
  3. Cexample

Part B: Match the example

An example must back up the reason. Circle the example that fits.

4.Reason: Reading helps you learn new words. Which example fits best?
  1. AFor example, after reading a book about space, you might know words like orbit and planet.
  2. BFor example, some books have red covers.
  3. CFor example, I like apples.
5.Reason: Walking to school is good for your health. Which example fits best?
  1. AFor example, buses have big wheels.
  2. BFor example, a short walk each morning makes your heart and legs stronger.
  3. CFor example, school starts at nine.
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