Building Strong Opinions
Write a strong conclusion that restates the main opinion
Use linking words to connect final thoughts
Demonstrate persuasive writing skills
“A man has joy in an apt answer. How good is a timely word!”
— Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)Just like a well-crafted conclusion makes a message powerful, wise words can bring joy and understanding
Gather students and review previous lessons about opinion writing. Discuss how conclusions help readers remember the main point.
Teach students how to write powerful conclusions by restating their opinion, summarizing key reasons, and ending with an impactful statement.
Students will work on drafting conclusions for their opinion pieces, using a conclusion template and peer feedback.
Simpler: Use a fill-in-the-blank conclusion template
Challenge: Create multiple conclusion versions with different tones
Reflect on what makes a powerful conclusion and celebrate students' writing progress.
Dear God, thank you for giving us the ability to communicate clearly and kindly. Help us use our words to encourage and inspire others.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll be reviewing and polishing our opinion pieces
“A man has joy in an apt answer. How good is a timely word!”
— Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Conclusion Charades - Act out different ways of sharing an important message
Third graders are learning to develop and express clear opinions with supporting details and strong conclusions.
Children might struggle with summarizing without simply copying earlier sentences
Clear restatement of opinion, use of linking words, memorable final sentence