Magic Relics Writing Prompt
Grade 3 Opinion Writing Text Evidence Quest
The Magical Ring vs. The Lamp
Name:
Date:
Your Writing Mission:
Would you rather have the magical ring or the enchanted lamp? What would you ask the genie for? Explain your choice with reasons and cite evidence from the text.
Evidence Sentence Starters
"In the text, it says..."
"According to the story..."
"The author explains that..."
"For example, on page __..."
O Opinion & Genie Wish
The Magic Ring The Magic Lamp
My Claim: I would rather have the because:
My Wish: If granted one wish, I would ask the genie for:
R Reason 1 + Text Evidence
Proof from Story
First Reason:
Text Evidence (Quote or detail from text):
E Reason 2 + Text Evidence
Proof from Story
Second Reason:
Text Evidence (Quote or detail from text):
O Restate Opinion (Conclusion) Wrap up your ideas!
Tip: Ready to write? Flip to Page 2 to use the story word bank and draft your story!
Opinion Draft The Power of Choice
My Magical Choice Story
Title:
Word Bank:
palace genie monstrous obey sultan gems gold platters
Linking Words:
For example In addition Because Most importantly Finally
3rd Grade Self-Check Rubric
Check the box when complete:
Clear Opinion & Wish I named the ring or lamp and explained my wish for the genie.
Text Evidence & Reasons I gave 2 reasons with cited proof from the text.
Vocabulary & Transitions I used story word bank words and linking words.
Capitals & Punctuation I capitalized sentences and used end punctuation.
Teacher Glow / Score: