As teachers, we know that opinion writing for kids is an important skill to learn early on in students’ education. It’s a great way to foster critical thinking, communication skills, and empowerment in students- preparing them for the future!
If you are getting ready to start your opinion writing unit with your elementary students and you’re looking for some opinion writing prompts or opinion writing activities that will fully engage your students in their lessons, you’re in the right place!
What is a fun way to introduce opinion writing?
There are many ways that you can start your opinion unit. Try out these ideas:
Classroom Survey
Begin by conducting a classroom survey on a light-hearted topic, such as your favorite ice cream flavor or preferred recess game. Students can then analyze the survey results and write about their own opinions, providing reasons to support their choices.
Picture Book Analysis
Choose a picture book with a clear opinion expressed by the characters or narrator. After reading the book together, discuss the opinions presented and encourage students to share their own viewpoints. This can serve as a springboard for students to start forming and writing about their opinions.
Role-Playing Activity
Create a scenario where students take on different roles or characters with differing opinions on a simple topic, such as “Best Season of the Year” or “Preferred School Lunch.” Allow students to express their assigned character’s opinion and reasons through role-playing, then transition to writing about their own opinions independently.
Looking for some ready-made activities that are low-prep and, most importantly, fun?! Look no further than these opinion writing activities!
Opinion Writing Unit with Cookies
Opinion Writing with Cookies is a student favorite! Add some cookies and watch the creative writing flow.
Designed with K-2 students in mind.
What’s in this download?
Cover
Table of Contents
Lesson Plan for 5 Days
Brainstorm Page
In My Opinion Page
Thank About Your Cookie
Cookie Opinion Organizer for K-1
Cookie Organizer for 1-3 TEACHER SAMPLE
Cookie Organizer for 1-3 With intro and closing help
Cookie Organizer for 1-3 Blank (Students do all on their own.)
Primary Writing Lined Paper
Intermediate Lined Writing Paper
Cookie Acoustic Poem
Opinion RUBRIC for scoring
Writing Certificates
Transition Words
Descriptive Words for Cookies
POSTER
Parent Home Letter (cookie request)
Opinion Writing Dog vs Cat Writing Activity
Dogs vs Cats is a student favorite and gets their creative writing juices flowing! Students can use the graphic organizers to plan their opinion papers.
What’s in this download?
Cover
Table of Contents
Lesson Plan
Donation Request (dog and cat-themed treats)
Opinion Poster
Cover for a Book (optional)
Transition Words/Phrases
Descriptive Words
Brainstorming
Think About Your Favorite
Primary and Intermediate Opinion Graphic Organizers with a SAMPLE (on pages 12-14)
CAT HEAD Writing Toppers (on pages 15-20)
DOG HEAD Writing Toppers (on pages 21-25)
Primary and Intermediate, Dog and Cat Paws, Writing Paper to match the topper they choose. (on pages 26-39)
Acrostic Poems (Extra Activity) (on pages 40-41)
RUBRIC
Super Author Certificates
Opinion Writing Prompts BEST Candy | Graphic Organizers
Opinion Writing with Candy is a student favorite! Add some candy and watch the creative writing flow.
Designed with K-3 students in mind.
What’s in this download?
Cover
Standards
Lesson Plan
Brainstorm Page
In My Opinion Page
Think About Your Favorite Candy
Candy Opinion Organizer for K-1
Candy Organizer for 1-3 TEACHER SAMPLE
Candy Organizer for 1-3 With intro and closing help
Candy Organizer for 1-3 Blank (students do all on their own.)
Primary Writing Lined Paper (on pages 12 & 13)
Intermediate Lined Writing Paper (on pages 14 & 15)
Picture Box Writing Options (on pages 16 & 17)
Acoustic Poem
Opinion RUBRIC for Scoring
Writing Certificates
Transition Words
Descriptive Words for Candy
POSTER
Parent Donation Request Letter
I hope your students love these opinion writing activities! For more writing fun, check out my post here!