📝 Part 1: Understanding Opinion Writing

1. What makes a good opinion? Circle the correct answer:

Just saying what you think

Stating your view with reasons to support it

Copying someone else's ideas

2. Which linking words help connect your opinion to your reasons? Tick all that apply:

because

for example

the end

another reason is

3. Fill in the blanks with respectful language:

When writing about political topics, we should use __________ language and respect __________ viewpoints.

4. Number these parts of an opinion paragraph in the correct order:

____ Conclusion sentence

____ First reason with example

____ State your opinion clearly

____ Second reason with example

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Opinion

5. Choose a topic and write your opinion using a sentence starter:

Topic: Should our school have a longer lunch break?

Sentence starters: "I believe that..." or "In my opinion..."

6. Write two reasons to support your opinion:

Reason 1: This is important because...

Reason 2: Another reason is...

7. Write a conclusion sentence that restates your opinion:

🎯 Part 3: Write Your Opinion Paragraph

8. Now put it all together! Write your complete opinion paragraph using your planning from Part 2. Remember to use linking words and respectful language.

9. Check your work! Tick each box when you've included it:

I clearly stated my opinion

I gave at least two reasons

I used linking words (because, for example, another reason)

I used respectful language

I wrote a conclusion sentence

Opinion Writing Worksheet

Opinion Writing Worksheet

📝 Part 1: Understanding Opinion Writing

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Opinion

🎯 Part 3: Write Your Opinion Paragraph

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