Opinion writing prompts
List of 16 opinion writing prompts for 3rd grade · 1 page
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Sixteen opinion writing prompts for 3rd grade, from everyday questions kids care about (should kids pick their own bedtime? should recess be longer?) to bigger ones (should every school have a garden?). Change the grade for simpler "tell why" prompts for K–1, or meatier ones for 4th and 5th grade, like whether zoos should exist or whether kids should have phones.
A strong opinion piece follows a simple shape: state your opinion, give reasons, support each reason with an example, and restate your opinion at the end (many teachers call it OREO). To practice that shape, switch Layout to Full page and turn on the graphic organizer. Each prompt then gets an opinion planner page with boxes for each reason and example, followed by a lined writing page. For older writers who need to address the other side, see persuasive writing prompts.
Tips for using it
- There's no wrong opinion; there are only unsupported ones.
- Have your child say their reasons out loud before writing.
- Ask "Can you give me an example?" for every reason.
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What is opinion writing?
Opinion writing states a point of view on a topic and supports it with reasons and examples. It's one of the three main writing types in elementary standards, along with informative and narrative writing.
What does OREO stand for in opinion writing?
Opinion, Reason, Example, Opinion restated. It's a memory aid for organizing a paragraph or short essay.