Grades 4–5
Opinion Letter to the Principal
A persuasive letter frame: the change, two reasons, what someone might say against it and a polite closing.
Writing worksheet · Opinion writing
Linking Words for Opinions
A short opinion paragraph with six blanks for linking words like because, for example and in conclusion.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Topic
- Opinion writing
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Opinion writing, Giving reasons, Supporting with examples, Persuasive language
What kids do
“Linking words connect an opinion to its reasons. Fill in each blank with a word from the bank. Use each one once.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Write your own opinion about a pet. Use at least three linking words.
Teacher tip
Read the paragraph without the linking words first, then with them, so kids hear the difference.
How to use it
- Have kids say their opinion and reasons to a partner first.
- Post linking words (because, also, for example) where kids can see them.
- Give a minute at the end to reread the work out loud to a partner.
Watch for
Kids who pick a side they cannot support. It is fine to switch sides while planning.
Talk about it
- What is your strongest reason? Why?
- Which sentence on your sheet are you proudest of? Why?
Take it further
Have kids write a real letter about a real school issue.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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