Resolution Debate Answer Key

This debate-focused writing worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they explore whether New Year’s resolutions lead to real change or simply provide short-term motivation. Through guided prompts and structured planning, learners practice opinion writing, reasoning, evidence use, and coherent organization while reflecting on personal habits, motivation, and goal-setting strategies.

Skills Reinforced

• Opinion and Argumentative Writing (Grades 4-6) – Guides students in clearly stating a position and supporting it with logical reasons and examples.
• Reasoning and Evidence Use – Encourages thoughtful explanation using personal experience, observations, or general examples.
• Writing Structure and Coherence – Helps students organize ideas into a clear, well-developed written response.
• Self-Reflection and Motivation – Prompts learners to think critically about their own goals and what helps people succeed.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary ELA writing and SEL standards.
• Guided Debate Framework – Includes planning questions that support developing writers and thinkers.
• Flexible Implementation – Works well for independent writing, small-group discussion, classroom debate, or assessment.
• Student-Centered Topic – Engages learners with a relatable question connected to real-life goal setting.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen persuasive writing and critical thinking by examining a meaningful, real-world question. By combining structured argument writing, reasoning, and self-reflection, learners build confidence expressing opinions clearly and respectfully. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this activity provides meaningful practice in debate-style writing, motivation, and thoughtful communication.

This worksheet is part of our New Year’s Day collection.