3rd Grade Argumentative Paragraph Check-In

Which sentence is the authors OPINION.

• When I visit the park, I love watching the ducks waddle across the grass and swim in the pond.

• I think ducks are fascinating animals because they are fun to watch, they are helpful to nature, and they are unique creatures.

• First, ducks are fun to watch.

• They have special waterproof feathers that keep them dry and warm, and they can fly long distances when they migrate.

Where in a paragraph do you find the CONCLUSION?

• In the middle.

• At the beginning.

• At the end.

• A paragraph does not have a conclusion.

Elaboration is...

• Telling the reader your opinion.

• Explaining your reasons to the reader.

• Listing your supporting reasons.

• I have no idea.

Which sentence is the HOOK?

(1) When I get home from school, my dog is always waiting by the door to run around my legs and give me a lick, it is my favorite part of the day!

(2) I think that dogs are the best pets because they help you stay healthy, they are your friend, and they can help keep you safe.

(3) First, dogs help you stay healthy.

(4) When you take your dog on a walk and play with them you move your body, this gives you exercise which is important for staying healthy.

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Which sentence is the CONCLUSION?

(1) Finally, dogs can help you stay safe.

(2) When a stranger comes to your house your dog will bark to warn you, this can keep you from getting kidnapped.

(3) If someone tries to hurt you, your dog might also attack them.

(4) Overall, I think that dogs are the best pets because they are friendly and they keep you safe and healthy.

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A sentence that starts with "I think" or "I believe" is your...

If your paragraph has ALL of the elements (hook, opinion, 3 reasons, elaboration, and a conclusion) how many sentences should it have?

• 3

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The first sentence in your paragraph is called a...

In your own words, what is elaboration?

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The best type of weather is... (what is your OPINION?)

• Sunshine

• Clowdy

• Rainy

• Snowy