Opinion Writing Prompts
Build persuasive writing skills with clear, debatable topics. 70+ prompts, free to use.
Should students be allowed to use phones during lunch? Write your opinion with three supporting reasons.
Is homework helpful or harmful? Take a clear position and defend it.
Should schools have a four-day week? Write a persuasive essay explaining your view.
Are zoos good or bad for animals? State your opinion and support it with examples.
Should kids be paid for doing chores? Write your argument.
Is it better to read books or watch movies? Defend your preference.
Should school uniforms be required? Write a convincing opinion piece.
Is social media good for teenagers? Take a side and explain why.
Should pets be allowed in classrooms? Write your opinion with reasons.
Which is more important: talent or hard work? Share your view.
Should students be allowed to redo assignments for a better grade? Write your opinion.
Is it better to grow up in a small town or a big city? Defend your position.
Should recess be extended for older grades too? Write a persuasive argument.
Are video games good or bad for kids? Take a side and support it with reasons.
Should students get to choose their own book reports instead of assigned reading? Defend your view.
How to use these opinion prompts
Writing prompts work best as launchpads, not scripts. Pick a prompt, set a timer for fifteen minutes, and write without stopping — no editing, no second-guessing. The goal is to get words on the page. The opinion prompts here are designed to spark genuine curiosity: they leave enough open for your imagination to run but give you enough structure to start. Use them in the morning before your day begins, or last thing at night when the day's noise has settled. Either works. What matters is that you write.