Grade 5 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Opinion Writing worksheet - version 17
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 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-R84Z7D-6RRL
1.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about the most important feature of a public library.
2.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about whether students should help design classroom rules.
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 whether communities should limit car traffic downtown.
6.Develop a multi-paragraph response using evidence, transitions, and a purposeful conclusion about the fairest response when a rule causes a problem.
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.
Show answers for version 17
- 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.
- 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 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.
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.