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Writing worksheet · Opinion writing
Opinion Letter to the Principal
A persuasive letter frame: the change, two reasons, what someone might say against it and a polite closing.
- Grade level
- Grades 4–5
- Time
- About 40 minutes
- Topic
- Opinion writing
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Opinion writing, Giving reasons, Supporting with examples, Persuasive language
What kids do
“What one change would make your school better? Write a polite letter to convince your principal.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Someone might say… but…
- I think our school should
Teacher tip
If you can, deliver the best letters to the principal for a real reply.
How to use it
- Take a quick class vote on the topic, then talk about why people chose each side.
- Model a reason that is strong and one that is weak, and compare them.
- Let early writers draw first, then talk, then write.
Watch for
Reasons that repeat the opinion. Ask “why?” one more time.
Talk about it
- What might someone on the other side say?
- Where else do writers use this skill?
Take it further
Hold a friendly class debate using the reasons kids wrote.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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