What I Think About

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is titled “What I Think About…” and is designed to help students articulate their opinions and reasoning on any topic of their choice. It provides sentence stems such as “I have an opinion about,” “I think that,” and “I mainly think this because,” guiding students to not only state their views but also explain the reasons behind them. The worksheet further prompts critical thinking with stems like “I believe that” and “It is important that,” encouraging students to consider their core values and the broader implications of their beliefs. The presence of a cartoon character in a thoughtful pose emphasizes the reflective nature of the activity.

The worksheet’s purpose is to teach students the skill of expressing their opinions clearly and providing justifications for their thoughts. It guides students in the construction of coherent arguments, a fundamental aspect of persuasive writing. By completing the stems, students learn to link their opinions with supporting reasons, enhancing their critical thinking and reasoning skills. This exercise also helps in fostering the use of transition words and phrases, which are crucial for structuring logical arguments in writing.