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Opinion and informative writing practice

Students practise opinion and informative writing by answering multiple-choice and short response questions on claims, reasons, evidence, and transition words. They plan an introduction, body, and conclusion. Level 5th grade.

By Edform · English language arts · Grade 5 · Published Oct 28, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which sentence is a clear claim for an opinion paragraph?
  2. A writer claims that students should have more time to read each day. Which sentence gives the strongest reason?
  3. Which transition best shows a contrast between two ideas?
  4. Which sentence would work best in the introduction of an informative paragraph about how bees help plants?
  5. Put these parts in an order that develops an opinion paragraph clearly.
  6. Match each transition to the way it connects ideas.
  7. Complete the sentence with a word that explains the purpose of evidence.
  8. Choose the transition that best completes the sentence.
  9. Sort each statement into the category it best represents: claim, reason, or evidence.
  10. Mark each statement true or false.

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