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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Completed: Opinion, Reason, Example: Building a Persuasive Paragraph
3rd Grade students (typically ages 8–9) working on persuasive writing. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.
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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 TutoringWorksheets3rd Grade · English · Persuasive WritingName
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Opinion, reason, example: say it, explain it, prove it.
Circle opinion, reason or example for each sentence of the model paragraph.
An example must back up the reason. Circle the example that fits.
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