Writing your opinion

English · Writing Composition · ages 5-7

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Which word helps give a reason?
- because
- and
- the
Which sentence is an opinion?
- My favorite color is red.
- The sky is blue.
- I have two dogs.
An opinion is the same for everyone.
Circle one: True False
Which sentence names a book and gives an opinion?
- I read a book yesterday.
- Dog Man is funny because the jokes made me laugh.
- Books have pages.
Sam says: My favorite animal is a cat because they are soft. Which part is the reason?
- My favorite animal is a cat
- because they are soft
- Sam says
Ana says: I like reading. It is fun. I learn new words. How many reasons did she give?
Answer: ______________
Which sentence best shares an opinion about food?
- I ate pizza for lunch.
- Pizza is round and has cheese.
- My favorite food is pizza because the cheese is gooey.
Tom writes: I like dogs. What is missing?
- A reason telling why
- A naming word
- Nothing is missing

Answer key

For grown-ups. Fold this page away before handing over the rest.

because · Because links your opinion to the reason.
My favorite color is red. · An opinion tells what you like. The others are facts.
False · People can have different opinions. That is okay.
Dog Man is funny because the jokes made me laugh. · It names Dog Man and says why it is funny.
because they are soft · The reason comes right after the word because.
2 · She gave two reasons: fun and learning new words.
My favorite food is pizza because the cheese is gooey. · It names pizza, gives an opinion, and a reason.
A reason telling why · Tom shares his opinion but does not say why.