Grades 2–4
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Writing worksheet · Opinion writing
Two Sides: Pros and Cons
Choose a debate question, list reasons for and against, then write an opinion that answers the other side.
- Grade level
- Grades 4–5
- 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
“Before you pick a side, look at both. Check a question, list the pros and cons, then decide.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Should school start later?
- Should every kid learn an instrument?
- Should kids get paid for chores?
- Should zoos keep big animals?
- Pros (reasons for)
- Cons (reasons against)
- My opinion after thinking about both sides (tell why the other side is wrong, too):
Teacher tip
Have kids argue the side they disagree with for one minute. It makes the counterargument easier.
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.
- Give a minute at the end to reread the work out loud to a partner.
Watch for
Reasons that repeat the opinion. Ask “why?” one more time.
Talk about it
- Did anyone change your mind?
- What did you change when you reread your work?
Take it further
Hold a friendly class debate using the reasons kids wrote.
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