A rebuttal answers the opposing view by explaining why it is weaker. The counter an opposing opinion sheet asks students to read a claim and an opposing view and write a rebuttal and a closing sentence.

How do I help my child organize reasons?

List ideas for and against in a chart first, then choose the strongest reasons for the claim and order them from least to most important or the reverse.

Do the opinion worksheets have answer keys?

Yes. All three sheets include a key with a marking guide and a model piece.

What writing skills do 5th graders need?

Fifth graders write opinion pieces with logically ordered reasons (CCSS W.5.1), informative texts with facts and quotations (W.5.2) and narratives with dialogue, description and pacing (W.5.3). They also plan, revise and edit (W.5.5), gather information and summarize it (W.5.8) and cite text evidence (RI.5.1).

How do I teach a thesis statement?

A thesis statement names the topic and makes a point in one sentence. Compare a weak version, "I like lunch," with a strong one that gives a reason, then have your child write one for each new topic and check it against a three-point checklist.

How do I help my child use evidence from a text?

Have your child answer the question first, then point to the sentence in the passage that proves the answer. A strong response names the evidence and explains how it supports the answer.

Do the 5th grade writing worksheets have answer keys?

Yes. All 15 new sheets include an answer key with a marking guide and a model response.

5th Grade Opinion Writing Worksheets

Ages 10-11 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Free printable opinion writing worksheets for 5th grade students (Ages 10-11). Aligned to Common Core standards. Ready to print.

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Best Book Character Opinion Writing

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Counter an Opposing Opinion

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Is Technology Good for Learning Opinion Writing

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Should School Start Later Opinion Writing

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Should Students Wear Uniforms Opinion Writing

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Support Opinions with Reasons

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Frequently Asked Questions

CCSS W.5.1 asks fifth graders to introduce a topic, state an opinion, support it with logically ordered reasons and facts, link ideas with phrases and clauses, and write a conclusion.

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Do the opinion worksheets have answer keys?

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