Structure an Opinion Essay

Answer Key - Grade 5 Writing Worksheet - Challenge Me

Write your answer on the lines.

1. 1.

   Should every school have a class pet? Why or why not? Plan your essay.

   Hook (a question or surprising fact)

   Background (what the reader needs to know)

   My opinion

   Reason 1

   Reason 2

   Closing sentence

   The hook grabs the reader; the opinion is stated clearly; each reason is different and could be proved; the conclusion repeats the opinion in new words.