Grades 3–5
Pick an Opinion Prompt
Eight kid-friendly opinion questions to choose from and a reasons-and-evidence plan.
Writing worksheet · Opinion writing
OREO Opinion Organizer
The OREO organizer: state an opinion, give a reason and an example, then say the opinion again in new words.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–4
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Topic
- Opinion writing
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Opinion writing, Giving reasons, Supporting with examples, Persuasive language
What kids do
“Plan your opinion like a sandwich cookie: Opinion, Reason, Example, Opinion again.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Opinion I think…
- Reason One reason is…
- Example For example…
- Opinion again That is why I think…
Teacher tip
Bring in a real cookie (or a picture) to show how the opinion sandwiches the reason and example.
How to use it
- Have kids say their opinion and reasons to a partner first.
- Post linking words (because, also, for example) where kids can see them.
- Keep a word wall or a word bank in reach so spelling does not stop the ideas.
Watch for
Kids who pick a side they cannot support. It is fine to switch sides while planning.
Talk about it
- What might someone on the other side say?
- Where else do writers use this skill?
Take it further
Have kids write a real letter about a real school issue.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
More opinion writing worksheets
Grades 3–5
Linking Words for Opinions
A short opinion paragraph with six blanks for linking words like because, for example and in conclusion.
Grades 4–5
Opinion Letter to the Principal
A persuasive letter frame: the change, two reasons, what someone might say against it and a polite closing.
Grades 2–3
Rank the Snacks
Kids rank four snack monsters, then write an opinion with two reasons for their top pick.
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