Opinion Writing Prompt This or That | K – 2nd Grade Fast Finisher

Enhance your students’ opinion writing skills with this engaging “This or That” writing prompt activity designed for K – 2nd grade fast finishers. This resource comprises 28 opinion writing prompts, each offering a choice between two items. Encourage your students to decide which they prefer, articulate their reasons, and elaborate on their choices through detailed and interesting sentences. For added creativity, students can even draw and color the chosen item. The repetition of these steps allows for consistent practice in expressing opinions. As a bonus, students have the option to share their writings with teachers or classmates for valuable insights into their peers’ choices and reasoning.

Usage: This worksheet is perfect for K – 2nd grade students, especially those who finish tasks quickly. It’s an ideal resource for practicing opinion writing in an interactive and creative way.

Tools Needed: Pencils, coloring materials, and your vivid imagination!

Activity: Opinion Writing Prompts

Page Size: 8.5”x 11”(letter size)

User Instructions:

• Choose a Prompt: Select one of the 28 “This or That” opinion writing prompt pages.
• Decide: Examine the two items presented on the page. Determine which one you like or prefer.
• Write Reasons: Note down why you chose that specific item. Consider and express why it’s your preference.
• Elaborate: Craft complete sentences to explain your reasons, aiming to make your writing detailed and captivating.
• Draw and Color: If you’d like, enhance your page by drawing a picture of your chosen item and adding vibrant colors.
• Repeat: Feel free to complete more “This or That” opinion writing prompts to continually improve your opinion-expression skills.
• Share: If you wish, share your writing with your teacher or classmates to explore the diverse choices and reasons within your class.