Opinion, Reason, Example: Building a Persuasive Paragraph — Answers
Answer sheet with model answers and success criteria for the Year 3 persuasive writing worksheet.
Success TutoringWorksheetsAnswer sheetYear 3 · English · Persuasive WritingOpinion, Reason, Example: Building a Persuasive Paragraph — Answers
Part A: Label the parts
Circle opinion, reason or example for each sentence of the model paragraph.
- Aopinion
- Breason
- Cexample
Answer: opinion
This sentence says what the writer thinks, so it is the opinion.
- Aopinion
- Breason
- Cexample
Answer: reason
This sentence says why, so it is the reason.
- Aopinion
- Breason
- Cexample
Answer: example
This sentence shows the reason in action, so it is the example. The words For example are a clue.
Part B: Match the example
An example must back up the reason. Circle the example that fits.
- AFor example, after reading a book about space, you might know words like orbit and planet.
- BFor example, some books have red covers.
- CFor example, I like apples.
Answer: For example, after reading a book about space, you might know words like orbit and planet.
This example shows how reading teaches new words.
- AFor example, buses have big wheels.
- BFor example, a short walk each morning makes your heart and legs stronger.
- CFor example, school starts at nine.
Answer: For example, a short walk each morning makes your heart and legs stronger.
This example shows how walking helps your health.
Part C: Build a paragraph
Plan one persuasive paragraph.
Answer: Every class should have a reading corner.
Answer: A reading corner helps children enjoy reading.
Answer: For example, a comfy corner with cushions and books makes children want to pick up a book in their free time.
Part D: Finish strongly
- ASwimming pools are blue.
- BIn conclusion, swimming lessons keep children safe, so every child should learn to swim.
- CI went swimming once.
Answer: In conclusion, swimming lessons keep children safe, so every child should learn to swim.
A conclusion sums up the opinion and the main reason. In conclusion is a useful way to start.
Answer: True
A conclusion reminds the reader what you think and why.
Answer: False
An example must back up the reason it follows.
Part E: Your turn
Model answer: Every class should have a reading corner. A reading corner helps children enjoy reading. For example, a comfy corner with cushions and a shelf of books makes children want to read in their free time. In conclusion, reading corners make reading fun, so every class should have one.
Success criteria:
- A clear opinion in the first sentence
- A reason that explains the opinion
- An example that backs up the reason
- A conclusion that sums up the opinion
- Capital letters and correct end marks
Marking tips
- Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
- For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
- Celebrate what went well first, then pick one thing to work on next.