2nd Grade Opinion Writing Educational Resources

Share all about yourself with this getting-to-know-you writing activity!

In this fun essay-writing activity, young writers will complete a graphic organizer to plan their thoughts, then refer to it to write a short opinion piece about their favorite dinner.

Children will read simple pasta directions, then select the correct transition words from the choices shown.

Looking for an opinion graphic organizer for your learner? Check out this worksheet template that helps your child list an opinion, reasons, and conclusion.

Young readers will enjoy reflecting on a recent book with this engaging template.

Encourage your second graders to develop a well-reasoned argument about the length of recesses with this writing prompt and rubric. Students can use the pre-writing planner to develop their argument, then they'll write out their opinion on page two.

Write a letter to the president of the United States with this fill-in-the-blanks worksheet!

Learn the difference between fact and opinion! Your child will build basic logic skills as they decide which statements are facts and which are not.

Help your students develop and prepare a well-reasoned argument with this handy organizer! First students will choose a topic that they feel strongly about, then they'll explain the reasons for their opinion and practice writing a concluding statement.

This worksheet walks second and third graders through the steps of planning and writing a persuasive paragraph, from selecting a topic to forming an opinion and providing reasoning for their opinion.

Second graders love food! Help your young writer share their opinion about the best kind of food using this helpful paragraph organizer. Fair warning, this activity might make you hungry!

With this worksheet, students will read a short text about Malala Yousafzai's fight for girls’ rights to education in Pakistan, and then answer questions about the importance of standing up for what they believe in.

Introduce this graphic organizer as a way to help students compose opinion pieces.

A fact is a true statement, while an opinion is just someone's personal view. Learn to tell the difference with this worksheet on facts and opinions!

Children will use this simple template to write a friendly letter to Santa Claus.

Second graders love field trips! Help them share their opinion about the best field trip location while using this handy paragraph organizer.

Learn more about your students' favorite school subjects with this engaging opinion writing prompt and rubric. Students will contemplate their favorite subject while they fill out the pre-writing planner, then they'll write out their essay on page two.

Sort out your facts with this comprehension exercise! Kids will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions as they read each statement.

Help your students prepare to write about their favorite book with this opinion writing organizer. This handy worksheet breaks down opinion writing into easy-to-follow steps that will have your kids writing persuasive essays with ease in no time.

Once students have completed their first draft of opinion writing, use this handy checklist to guide them through the peer review process. Students will look for a clear opinion, supporting reasons, a conclusion, and correct spelling and punctuation.

Who doesn't love dreaming about their ideal vacation? Help your young writers share their opinion of the best place to vacation while using this handy paragraph organizer.

Challenge your students to form a well-reasoned argument with this writing prompt (and rubric!) that's sure to evoke some strong opinions. Students will think about how much homework second graders should be given and make their case in essay form.

Have your students practice fleshing out their opinions with this writing exercise. Students will love sharing their opinions about their favorite game, least favorite food, and favorite season.

Get your facts straight with this basic logic worksheet! Your child can practice telling the difference between facts and opinions.

Your second graders have been developing their opinion writing over the course of the year. Now it's time to assess your students' abilities to develop a well-reasoned argument with this end-of-year writing prompt about homework.

Have you ever wanted to be someone new? In this fun worksheet, students can apply to the job of the Easter Bunny!

Once students have completed their first draft of opinion writing, guide students through a peer review conference with this checklist! Students will reread their own work and then a partner's work, checking for punctuation, capitalization, and more.

Use this graphic organizer to help your students learn how to write a fully formed opinion. This helpful worksheet breaks down opinion writing into three easy steps that will have your kids conquering persuasive writing in no time!