Opinion Odyssey Task Cards
Opinion Odyssey
Grade 3 Writing Task Cards • Page 1 of 2
Card 1
Cats or Dogs: Who makes the better pet?
- • Which is easier to care for?
- • What fun things can they do?
Write a paragraph stating your choice with 2 reasons why.
Card 2
Pizza or Tacos: The ultimate lunch?
- • What toppings are the best?
- • Which one is more fun to eat?
Write a paragraph stating your choice with 2 reasons why.
Card 3
Video Games or Playing Outside?
- • How do you feel during either?
- • Which one is more exciting?
Write a paragraph stating your choice with 2 reasons why.
Card 4
Summer or Winter: The best season?
- • What kind of weather do you enjoy?
- • What holidays happen then?
Write a paragraph stating your choice with 2 reasons why.
Card 5
Reading a Book or Watching a Movie?
- • Which uses your imagination more?
- • Where is your favorite place for it?
Write a paragraph stating your choice with 2 reasons why.
Card 6
Flying or Being Invisible: Best Power?
- • What could you do with this power?
- • How would it help you or others?
Write a paragraph stating your choice with 2 reasons why.
Opinion Odyssey
Grade 3 Writing Task Cards • Page 2 of 2
Card 7
Recess: Indoor Choice or Outdoor Play?
- • What games do you get to play?
- • Does it make you ready to learn?
Write a paragraph stating your choice with 2 reasons why.
Card 8
Fruit vs. Candy: The best treat?
- • Which one has the best flavors?
- • Which one feels more special?
Write a paragraph stating your choice with 2 reasons why.
Card 9
The Best Subject: Math, Reading, or Art?
- • What do you learn in this subject?
- • Why is it more fun than the others?
Write a paragraph stating your choice with 2 reasons why.
Card 10
Bedtime: Early or Late?
- • How do you feel the next morning?
- • What can you do if you stay up late?
Write a paragraph stating your choice with 2 reasons why.
Opinion Writing Checklist
I stated my opinion clearly.
I used at least 2 strong reasons.
I used transition words (First, Next...).
I wrote a strong concluding sentence.
Opinion Writing Organizer
Opinion Map
Writer Name
Date
My Topic or Question:
The Big Idea (Opinion)
Use a sentence starter like: "In my opinion..." or "I believe..."
Reason #1
Why do you feel this way?
Reason #2
Give another detail!
The Wrap Up
Remind the reader of your opinion one last time.