Think, Reason, and Express: Class 4 Opinion Writing Prompts

 This Grade 4 opinion writing prompts worksheet helps students develop clear thinking and confident expression by practicing how to form opinions, support them with reasons, and respond to different viewpoints. Through carefully structured activities, learners strengthen grammar, reasoning, and paragraph-writing skills while learning to explain “why” they think a certain way. The worksheet is ideal for CBSE English learners building strong foundations in opinion and persuasive writing. 

Why Opinion Writing Prompts Matter in Writing? 

1. Opinion prompts encourage students to think independently and form clear viewpoints. 
2. Supporting opinions with reasons and examples builds logical thinking. 
3. Challenging opinions helps learners understand different perspectives. 
4. These skills prepare students for structured opinion paragraphs and essays.

 What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Fact or Opinion 
Students read statements and mark whether each one is a true fact or an opinion. 

📝 Exercise 2 – Choose the Best Supporting Example 
Learners circle the example that best supports a given opinion, strengthening reasoning skills. 

🪜 Exercise 3 – Fill the Opinion Ladder 
Students complete opinion ladders by writing a reason, an example, and a strong conclusion for each prompt. 

🔄 Exercise 4 – Challenge Your Opinion 
Learners write their opinion, a “what others might say” sentence, and a final sentence explaining why their opinion is stronger. 

✨ Exercise 5 – Opinion Paragraph with a Twist 
Students write a 6–7 sentence opinion paragraph using one creative twist such as a real-life experience, comparison, or imaginary example. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Write T for True Fact and O for Opinion 
1. Libraries help people learn new things. – T 
2. Saturday is the best day of the week. – O 
3. Chocolate melts when it becomes warm. – T 
4. Field trips are more fun than classroom lessons. – O 
5. Birds have feathers. – T 
6. Cats are cuter than dogs. – O 
7. Recycling helps reduce waste. – T 
8. Everyone should read at least one book every month. – O 

Exercise 2 – Circle the Example that BEST Supports the Opinion 
1. A 
2. A 
3. B 
4. A 
5. B 

Exercise 3 – Fill the Opinion Ladder 
(Sample answers) 

1. Prompt: Every school should have a kindness club. 
Reason: Kindness clubs teach students to care about others. 
Example: For example, students can help classmates who feel sad or lonely. 
Conclusion: That is why kindness clubs make schools better places. 

2. Prompt: Kids should read every night. 
Reason: Reading at night improves vocabulary and imagination. 
Example: I learn new words when I read before sleeping. 
Conclusion: That is why kids should read every night. 

3. Prompt: Students need movement breaks during long lessons. 
Reason: Sitting too long makes students tired. 
Example: Short stretch breaks help students focus better. 
Conclusion: Movement breaks make learning easier. 

4. Prompt: School should celebrate a Creativity Day. 
Reason: Creativity Day allows students to explore talents. 
Example: Students could paint, act, or build creative projects. 
Conclusion: A Creativity Day would make school more exciting. 

5. Prompt: Everyone should try a new hobby each year. 
Reason: New hobbies help students learn new skills. 
Example: Trying gardening can teach patience and care. 
Conclusion: That is why trying new hobbies is important. 

Exercise 4 – Challenge Your Opinion 
(Sample answers) 

1. Homework should be shorter. 
Opinion: Homework should be shorter so students can relax. 
What others might say: Homework helps students practice lessons. 
Final sentence: Shorter homework still helps learning without stress. 

2. Kids should learn swimming in school. 
Opinion: Swimming should be taught in school. 
What others might say: Swimming classes take extra time. 
Final sentence: Swimming is a life skill worth learning. 

3. Video games are good for learning. 
Opinion: Some video games help learning. 
What others might say: Video games can distract students. 
Final sentence: Educational games improve thinking skills. 

4. Buses should arrive earlier. 
Opinion: School buses should arrive earlier. 
What others might say: Early buses make mornings rushed. 
Final sentence: Earlier buses prevent students from being late. 

5. Students should choose classroom activities sometimes. 
Opinion: Students should help choose activities. 
What others might say: Teachers know what is best. 
Final sentence: Student choice increases interest and teamwork. 

Exercise 5 – Opinion Paragraph with a Twist 
(Sample answer – Twist C: Real-life experience) 

School should celebrate a Creativity Day because it helps students express themselves. One reason is that not everyone learns best from books. Another reason is that creative activities make learning fun. For example, during an art day in my school, I discovered I enjoyed painting. Creativity Day is better than a regular school day because everyone feels excited. That is why schools should celebrate Creativity Day. 

Help your child think clearly and write confidently with structured opinion writing practice. 

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