Examples of Opinion Topic Sentences for 3rd Grade Writing

🧠 Quick Study Guide: Opinion Topic Sentences

• 🗣️ An opinion topic sentence tells your reader what you think or believe about a subject. It's your main point!
• 🤔 It usually starts with words or phrases like "I think," "I believe," "In my opinion," or "The best part about..."
• 🎯 For 3rd graders, it should be clear, simple, and state one main idea that is personal to them.
• ✅ Remember, an opinion is not a fact (something everyone agrees on), but what *you* feel or believe is true.
• 🌟 For example: "I think puppies are the cutest pets." (This is an opinion) vs. "Puppies are baby dogs." (This is a fact).
• 🗺️ A good opinion topic sentence helps readers know exactly what the rest of your writing will be about.

✍️ Practice Quiz: Opinion Topic Sentences

1. Which of these is an opinion topic sentence?
   A) The sky is blue.
   B) I believe pizza is the most delicious food.
   C) Birds can fly.
   D) A square has four sides.
2. What makes a sentence an "opinion" topic sentence?
   A) It states a fact.
   B) It tells what someone thinks or feels.
   C) It asks a question.
   D) It gives instructions.
3. Choose the best opinion topic sentence for a paragraph about favorite seasons.
   A) There are four seasons in a year.
   B) Summer is the warmest season.
   C) In my opinion, autumn is the most beautiful season.
   D) Winter has snow.
4. Which sentence uses words that show it's an opinion?
   A) The sun rises in the east.
   B) I think cats are better pets than dogs.
   C) Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
   D) Books have pages.
5. A 3rd grader wants to write about why reading is fun. Which is the best opinion topic sentence?
   A) Reading involves looking at words.
   B) Books have different stories.
   C) I believe reading is an exciting adventure.
   D) You can find books at the library.
6. Is the sentence "Blue is a color" an opinion topic sentence?
   A) Yes, because it names a color.
   B) No, because it states a fact.
   C) Yes, because some people like blue.
   D) No, because it's too short.
7. Which of these is NOT an opinion topic sentence?
   A) I think chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.
   B) In my opinion, superheroes are awesome.
   C) Apples grow on trees.
   D) The park is a fun place to play.