Classroom · Writing · 3rd to 5th grade

Opinion writing worksheets

Opinion writing tells what you think and why. Use OREO: state your Opinion, give Reasons, add Examples, then state your Opinion again.

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0:00 Let's practice opinion writing, step by step.
0:03 Opinion writing tells what you think, and why. Use OREO: say your opinion, give reasons, add examples, then say your opinion again.
0:14 Label each sentence. Recess should be longer. That's the opinion, so write O. Children need time to move their bodies. That's a reason, so write R. After running at recess, many students focus better in class. That's an example, so write E.
0:31 Choose a prompt, and circle it: Should students have homework every night? Then use the boxes to plan your ideas before you write.
0:40 Great job! Now print the free worksheet, and finish the rest on your own.

How it is built

OOpinionSay what you think.
RReasonTell why.
EExampleShow it is true.
OOpinion againSay it a new way.

Model: Every School Should Have a Garden

^OI believe every school should have a garden. ^RFirst, a garden teaches students where food comes from. ^EFor example, students can watch a tiny seed grow into a tomato plant. ^RSecond, gardening is good exercise. ^EDigging, carrying water and pulling weeds keep students moving. ^OFor these reasons, every school should plant a garden.

Signal words

I believe
In my opinion
First
Second
For example
Also
For these reasons

Prompts to try

Should students have homework every night?
What is the best pet for a family?
Should kids have a later bedtime on weekends?

Check my writing

I stated my opinion clearly.
I gave at least two reasons.
I added an example for each reason.
I used signal words such as First and For example.
I ended by stating my opinion again.
I checked capitals, spelling and periods.

Teaching tip

Before writing, hold a quick class debate on a fun question, such as "Is summer better than winter?" Children say their reasons out loud, then write them down.

Watch for

Reasons without examples ("Dogs are good because they are good"). Ask, "How do you know? Give me an example."

What the worksheets look like

Opinion writing worksheet, page 1 — Page 1

Opinion writing worksheet, page 2 — Page 2

Writing paper

Primary lines for K-2 and lined paper for 3rd to 5th grade.

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Common questions

How do you teach opinion writing?

Opinion writing tells what you think and why. Use OREO: state your Opinion, give Reasons, add Examples, then state your Opinion again. Before writing, hold a quick class debate on a fun question, such as "Is summer better than winter?" Children say their reasons out loud, then write them down.

What grade learns opinion writing?

Usually 3rd to 5th grade. In the Common Core it is part of W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1.

What is the most common mistake?