Daily Writing Opinion Writing Prompts

Use these colorful and fun opinion writing prompts with your class every day to get them used to writing in a persuasive way. Here are some of the ‘Persuade Me’ topics included.

Would you rather

• …play soccer or draw?
• …eat a burger or eat a taco?
• …have small hands or have big feet?
• …have unlimited ice cream or have unlimited pizza?
• …be a pirate or be an astronaut?

The list goes on with various topics that will undoubtedly get your students’ creative juices flowing. Once they’ve picked what they would choose – then it’s time for them to get persuading!

How to Use Writing Prompts in the Classroom 

Using writing prompts in the classroom can effectively inspire creativity, critical thinking, and improved writing skills among students. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use writing prompts effectively in the classroom.

1. Ensure the writing prompts chosen are visually appropriate for the age group and align with your learning objective.
2. Present the writing prompt to the class. Clearly explain the prompt and any specific guidelines or requirements. E.g., what opinion structure are you looking for? Are you looking for a certain number of persuasive elements in their writing?
3. Discuss and brainstorm, and engage your class in a brief discussion related to the prompt you’ve chosen to show them.
4. Set a time limit. This can help students manage their time effectively and prevent them from becoming overwhelmed. You may like to give them some extra time for planning and use one of the following opinion writing templates:

Download and Use Today! 

Use the dropdown menu to choose between the PDF task card version (color or black and white). Alternatively, a Google Slide version is available to download, depending on how you would like to use this in your classroom.