Grade 3 English: Informative and Opinion Writing
Free Grade 3 English unit on Informative and Opinion Writing: 9 lessons in order, starting with Topic sentences. Includes practice questions and answer keys.
9 lessons in this unit
Topic sentences
Write a clear topic sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph.
Lesson 2Supporting details
Add facts, examples and descriptions to support a topic sentence.
Lesson 3Paragraph organisation
Organise a paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting sentences and a closing sentence, using linking words.
Lesson 4Explaining processes
Write clear step-by-step explanations of how to do or make something.
Lesson 5Factual reports
Write a short factual report with a title, introduction, grouped facts and a conclusion.
Lesson 6Expressing opinions
State an opinion clearly and tell it apart from a fact.
Lesson 7Supporting opinions with reasons
Give reasons and examples that support an opinion, joined with linking words such as because.
Lesson 8Conclusions
End an opinion or informative piece with a conclusion that restates the main idea and leaves a final thought.
Lesson 9Revising and editing
Use a checklist to revise and edit informative and opinion writing, then publish a final copy.