Opinion Writing Chart

This worksheet supports students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 as they practice opinion writing, argumentative reasoning, text evidence use, and clear organization through a focused task based on Charlotte’s Web. Learners evaluate Fern’s decision to save Wilbur, choose a clear position, and develop reasons supported by story details, strengthening critical thinking and ethical reasoning.

Academic Focus

• Opinion Writing (Grades 3-5) – Take a clear stance on a character’s decision and defend it logically.
• Text Evidence Use – Support opinions with specific details and events from the novel.
• Critical Thinking – Analyze a moral choice and consider its consequences within the story.
• Planning & Organization – Use a structured chart to organize ideas before writing.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary writing standards.
• Pre-Writing Tool – Helps students plan ideas before drafting an opinion paragraph.
• Flexible Application – Ideal for whole-class lessons, small groups, homework, or assessment.
• Scaffolded Structure – Supports developing writers with clear sections for claims and reasons.
• Engaging Literary Connection – Encourages thoughtful discussion of character decisions and values.

This printable opinion writing chart helps students build confidence in opinion writing, argumentative structure, reasoning, and text-based support. By examining Fern’s choice to save Wilbur, learners practice making claims, organizing reasons, and preparing for clear written expression. Suitable for both classroom and homeschool use, this worksheet offers a meaningful way to connect literature with critical thinking and writing development.

This worksheet is part of our Charlotte’s Web Worksheets collection.