Grade 5 · Writing · Challenge
Free Opinion Writing worksheet - version 12
Grade 5 opinion writing practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 6 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Opinion Writing
Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1CQGREW-9QTQ
1.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about whether communities should limit car traffic downtown.
2.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about the fairest response when a rule causes a problem.
3.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about whether historical places should be preserved.
4.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about whether zoos should focus mainly on conservation.
5.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about the most important feature of a public library.
6.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about whether students should help design classroom rules.
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
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- Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about whether communities should limit car traffic downtown.Responses will vary. Strong opinion writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about the fairest response when a rule causes a problem.Responses will vary. Strong opinion writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about whether historical places should be preserved.Responses will vary. Strong opinion writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about whether zoos should focus mainly on conservation.Responses will vary. Strong opinion writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about the most important feature of a public library.Responses will vary. Strong opinion writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about whether students should help design classroom rules.Responses will vary. Strong opinion writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
Worked example
State a clear claim and support it with relevant reasons and examples.
Common mistake
Repeating the opinion instead of adding evidence.
Helpful hint
For each reason, add a specific example.