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Writing worksheet · Opinion writing
My Favorite Day of the Week
Kids pick their favorite day, give two reasons with an example and draw the best part.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–3
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Topic
- Opinion writing
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Opinion writing, Giving reasons, Supporting with examples, Persuasive language
What kids do
“Which day of the week is the best? Circle it. Then tell why with two reasons and an example.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Circle your favorite day
- The best part of that day
- Write your opinion paragraph
- My favorite day of the week is
Words on this sheet
MondayTuesdayFridaySunday
Teacher tip
Take a class tally of favorite days and talk about the reasons behind the winner.
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.
- Keep a word wall or a word bank in reach so spelling does not stop the ideas.
Watch for
Kids who pick a side they cannot support. It is fine to switch sides while planning.
Talk about it
- Did anyone change your mind?
- What did you change when you reread your work?
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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