Holiday Favorites Writing Worksheet
Grade 3 • Opinion Writing Page 1 • Paragraph Organizer
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Holiday Favorites: The Best Celebration
Goal: State your opinion & give 3 strong reasons!
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Prompt: What is your favorite holiday to celebrate and why? Think about traditions, special foods, activities, and memories. Write a complete paragraph explaining your choice with 3 reasons!
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Topic Sentence (State Your Favorite Holiday)
Choose a starter:
"In my opinion, the best holiday is..." "My absolute favorite holiday of the year is..." "Without a doubt, the greatest holiday is..."
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First Reason & Details
Explain why:
"First of all,..." "One big reason I love it is..." "For example, my family always..."
3
Second Reason & Details
Add another point:
"Another reason this holiday is special is..." "In addition, I enjoy..." "For instance, it is fun when..."
4
Third Reason & Details
Add one more strong point:
"Most of all,..." "Finally, the best part is..." "On top of that, we get to..."
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Conclusion Statement (Wrap It Up)
Remind the reader:
"As you can see,..." "For all of these reasons,..." "This is why ________ is clearly the greatest holiday."
✨ Finished planning your paragraph? Go to Page 2 for the Writer's Checklist & Illustration ➔
Grade 3 • Opinion Writing Page 2 • Self-Check & Art
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Writer's Checklist & Holiday Showcase
Review, Revise & Illustrate!
Complete Opinion Writer's Checklist
Read through your writing and check each box when complete!
Self Buddy
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Clear Topic Sentence
I clearly named my favorite holiday and stated my strong opinion.
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Reason 1 with Specific Details
I shared my first reason and supported it with examples, food, or traditions.
3
Reason 2 with Specific Details
I shared a second reason with interesting facts, memories, or activities.
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Reason 3 with Specific Details
I added a third strong reason explaining why this holiday is the best.
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Conclusion Statement
I wrapped up my paragraph and reminded the reader of my opinion.
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Conventions & Neatness (CUPS)
I used capital letters, punctuation (. ! ?), checked spelling, and wrote neatly.
My Favorite Sentence I Wrote:
Overall Self Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Holiday Celebration Showcase
Draw your favorite holiday moment, tradition, decorations, or feast!
Use lots of colorful details!
Caption: