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Transition Words in Argument Writing
Transition Words in Argument Writing
Worksheet
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Transition Words in Argument Writing
Sixth Grade
Writing
In this language and vocabulary worksheet, learners will read two short passages and choose the transition words that best connect the ideas and sentences.
Worksheet
Transition Words in Argument Writing
Transition Words in Argument Writing
Worksheet
Transition Words in Argument Writing
In this language and vocabulary worksheet, learners will read two short passages and choose the transition words that best connect the ideas and sentences.
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Argument Writing: Removing Irrelevant Evidence
Argument Writing: Removing Irrelevant Evidence
Worksheet
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Argument Writing: Removing Irrelevant Evidence
Sixth Grade
Writing
Improve students' argument writing skills by identifying and removing irrelevant details with this middle school writing worksheet!
Worksheet
Argument Writing: Removing Irrelevant Evidence
Argument Writing: Removing Irrelevant Evidence
Worksheet
Argument Writing: Removing Irrelevant Evidence
Improve students' argument writing skills by identifying and removing irrelevant details with this middle school writing worksheet!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #1: Snow Days
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #1: Snow Days
Worksheet
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Winter Argument Writing Prompt #1: Snow Days
Sixth Grade
Writing
Should schools be limited to a certain number of snow days? Learners write an argumentative response to this winter-themed writing prompt!
Worksheet
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #1: Snow Days
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #1: Snow Days
Worksheet
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #1: Snow Days
Should schools be limited to a certain number of snow days? Learners write an argumentative response to this winter-themed writing prompt!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
PEEL Paragraph Graphic Organizer
PEEL Paragraph Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
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PEEL Paragraph Graphic Organizer
Fifth Grade
Writing
Help students organize their ideas and structure their paragraph responses with this PEEL graphic organizer!
Worksheet
PEEL Paragraph Graphic Organizer
PEEL Paragraph Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
PEEL Paragraph Graphic Organizer
Help students organize their ideas and structure their paragraph responses with this PEEL graphic organizer!
Fifth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
What’s Your Argument? Internet Access
What’s Your Argument? Internet Access
Worksheet
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What’s Your Argument? Internet Access
Sixth Grade
Writing
Should all people have a right to internet access? Argue your stance in this argument writing prompt worksheet and rubric for middle school!
Worksheet
What’s Your Argument? Internet Access
What’s Your Argument? Internet Access
Worksheet
What’s Your Argument? Internet Access
Should all people have a right to internet access? Argue your stance in this argument writing prompt worksheet and rubric for middle school!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Rhetorical Appeals With Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: Pet Rock Mascot
Rhetorical Appeals With Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: Pet Rock Mascot
Worksheet
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Rhetorical Appeals With Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: Pet Rock Mascot
Seventh Grade
Writing
Students design a pet rock and use rhetorical appeals to convince their class to choose it as a mascot!
Worksheet
Rhetorical Appeals With Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: Pet Rock Mascot
Rhetorical Appeals With Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: Pet Rock Mascot
Worksheet
Rhetorical Appeals With Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: Pet Rock Mascot
Students design a pet rock and use rhetorical appeals to convince their class to choose it as a mascot!
Seventh Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #2: Candy Consumption
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #2: Candy Consumption
Worksheet
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Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #2: Candy Consumption
Sixth Grade
Writing
Learners hone their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about Valentine's Day candy consumption!
Worksheet
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #2: Candy Consumption
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #2: Candy Consumption
Worksheet
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #2: Candy Consumption
Learners hone their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about Valentine's Day candy consumption!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Allowed?
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Allowed?
Worksheet
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Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Allowed?
Sixth Grade
Writing
Use this graphic organizer to help students build critical thinking skills as they plan an argumentative essay about whether people or organizations should be allowed to do certain things.
Worksheet
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Allowed?
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Allowed?
Worksheet
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Allowed?
Use this graphic organizer to help students build critical thinking skills as they plan an argumentative essay about whether people or organizations should be allowed to do certain things.
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Solving Problems
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Solving Problems
Worksheet
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Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Solving Problems
Sixth Grade
Writing
Use this sixth-grade graphic organizer worksheet to plan an argumentative essay about whether more should be done to solve a problem facing our society.
Worksheet
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Solving Problems
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Solving Problems
Worksheet
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Solving Problems
Use this sixth-grade graphic organizer worksheet to plan an argumentative essay about whether more should be done to solve a problem facing our society.
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #3: Getting Outside
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #3: Getting Outside
Worksheet
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Winter Argument Writing Prompt #3: Getting Outside
Sixth Grade
Writing
Should children have to spend time outdoors during the winter months? Learners write an argumentative response to this winter-themed writing prompt!
Worksheet
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #3: Getting Outside
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #3: Getting Outside
Worksheet
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #3: Getting Outside
Should children have to spend time outdoors during the winter months? Learners write an argumentative response to this winter-themed writing prompt!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
What’s Your Argument? Outdoor Time
What’s Your Argument? Outdoor Time
Worksheet
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What’s Your Argument? Outdoor Time
Sixth Grade
Writing
Are kids today spending enough time outdoors?  Make your case in this argument writing prompt worksheet and rubric for middle grades!
Worksheet
What’s Your Argument? Outdoor Time
What’s Your Argument? Outdoor Time
Worksheet
What’s Your Argument? Outdoor Time
Are kids today spending enough time outdoors?  Make your case in this argument writing prompt worksheet and rubric for middle grades!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #2: Work Over Winter Break
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #2: Work Over Winter Break
Worksheet
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Winter Argument Writing Prompt #2: Work Over Winter Break
Sixth Grade
Writing
Should students have to complete assignments over winter break? Learners write an argumentative response to this winter-themed writing prompt!
Worksheet
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #2: Work Over Winter Break
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #2: Work Over Winter Break
Worksheet
Winter Argument Writing Prompt #2: Work Over Winter Break
Should students have to complete assignments over winter break? Learners write an argumentative response to this winter-themed writing prompt!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Required?
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Required?
Worksheet
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Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Required?
Sixth Grade
Writing
Help students hone their argument writing skills with this writing worksheet and graphic organizer.
Worksheet
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Required?
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Required?
Worksheet
Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Required?
Help students hone their argument writing skills with this writing worksheet and graphic organizer.
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Pre-Reading Activity
Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Pre-Reading Activity
Worksheet
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Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Pre-Reading Activity
Seventh Grade
Reading
Prepare students for reading Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games by having them complete this pre-reading activity!
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Pre-Reading Activity
Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Pre-Reading Activity
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Pre-Reading Activity
Prepare students for reading Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games by having them complete this pre-reading activity!
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Fall Argument Writing Prompt #2: Dress Code
Fall Argument Writing Prompt #2: Dress Code
Worksheet
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Fall Argument Writing Prompt #2: Dress Code
Sixth Grade
Writing
Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about school dress codes!
Worksheet
Fall Argument Writing Prompt #2: Dress Code
Fall Argument Writing Prompt #2: Dress Code
Worksheet
Fall Argument Writing Prompt #2: Dress Code
Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about school dress codes!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Summer Argument Writing Prompt #2: Screen Time
Summer Argument Writing Prompt #2: Screen Time
Worksheet
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Summer Argument Writing Prompt #2: Screen Time
Sixth Grade
Writing
Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about summer screen time limits!
Worksheet
Summer Argument Writing Prompt #2: Screen Time
Summer Argument Writing Prompt #2: Screen Time
Worksheet
Summer Argument Writing Prompt #2: Screen Time
Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about summer screen time limits!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Leap Year Argument Writing Prompt #1: February or Elsewhere?
Leap Year Argument Writing Prompt #1: February or Elsewhere?
Worksheet
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Leap Year Argument Writing Prompt #1: February or Elsewhere?
Sixth Grade
Writing
Invite students to practice their argumentative writing skills with this leap year-inspired writing prompt!
Worksheet
Leap Year Argument Writing Prompt #1: February or Elsewhere?
Leap Year Argument Writing Prompt #1: February or Elsewhere?
Worksheet
Leap Year Argument Writing Prompt #1: February or Elsewhere?
Invite students to practice their argumentative writing skills with this leap year-inspired writing prompt!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Argument Writing Rubric for 8th grade
Argument Writing Rubric for 8th grade
Worksheet
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Argument Writing Rubric for 8th grade
Eighth Grade
Writing
Assess your students’ argument writing skills with a standards-based rubric for eighth grade.
Worksheet
Argument Writing Rubric for 8th grade
Argument Writing Rubric for 8th grade
Worksheet
Argument Writing Rubric for 8th grade
Assess your students’ argument writing skills with a standards-based rubric for eighth grade.
Eighth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #3: School Celebrations
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #3: School Celebrations
Worksheet
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Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #3: School Celebrations
Sixth Grade
Writing
Learners hone their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about Valentine's Day celebrations at school!
Worksheet
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #3: School Celebrations
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #3: School Celebrations
Worksheet
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #3: School Celebrations
Learners hone their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about Valentine's Day celebrations at school!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Pre-Reading Activity
Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Pre-Reading Activity
Worksheet
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Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Pre-Reading Activity
Seventh Grade
Reading
Prepare students for reading Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by having them complete this anticipation guide as a pre-reading activity!
Worksheet
Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Pre-Reading Activity
Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Pre-Reading Activity
Worksheet
Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Pre-Reading Activity
Prepare students for reading Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by having them complete this anticipation guide as a pre-reading activity!
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #1: Gift Exchange
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #1: Gift Exchange
Worksheet
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Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #1: Gift Exchange
Sixth Grade
Writing
Learners hone their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about Valentine's Day gift exchanges!
Worksheet
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #1: Gift Exchange
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #1: Gift Exchange
Worksheet
Valentine's Day Argument Writing Prompt #1: Gift Exchange
Learners hone their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about Valentine's Day gift exchanges!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Would You Rather? Prompt #1
Would You Rather? Prompt #1
Worksheet
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Would You Rather? Prompt #1
Sixth Grade
Writing
Give your students a chance to voice their opinion and practice their writing skills with this fun “would you rather” writing prompt!
Worksheet
Would You Rather? Prompt #1
Would You Rather? Prompt #1
Worksheet
Would You Rather? Prompt #1
Give your students a chance to voice their opinion and practice their writing skills with this fun “would you rather” writing prompt!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Earth Day Argument Writing Prompt #1: Plastic Bags
Earth Day Argument Writing Prompt #1: Plastic Bags
Worksheet
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Earth Day Argument Writing Prompt #1: Plastic Bags
Sixth Grade
Writing
Learners write an argumentative response with this Earth Day-themed writing prompt about plastic bags. 
Worksheet
Earth Day Argument Writing Prompt #1: Plastic Bags
Earth Day Argument Writing Prompt #1: Plastic Bags
Worksheet
Earth Day Argument Writing Prompt #1: Plastic Bags
Learners write an argumentative response with this Earth Day-themed writing prompt about plastic bags. 
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Leap Year Argument Writing Prompt #3: School Day or Day Away?
Leap Year Argument Writing Prompt #3: School Day or Day Away?
Worksheet
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Leap Year Argument Writing Prompt #3: School Day or Day Away?
Sixth Grade
Writing
Invite students to practice their argumentative writing skills with this leap year-inspired writing prompt!
Worksheet
Leap Year Argument Writing Prompt #3: School Day or Day Away?
Leap Year Argument Writing Prompt #3: School Day or Day Away?
Worksheet
Leap Year Argument Writing Prompt #3: School Day or Day Away?
Invite students to practice their argumentative writing skills with this leap year-inspired writing prompt!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Summer Argument Writing Prompt #3: Getting Outside
Summer Argument Writing Prompt #3: Getting Outside
Worksheet
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Summer Argument Writing Prompt #3: Getting Outside
Sixth Grade
Writing
Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this summer-themed writing prompt about spending time outdoors!
Worksheet
Summer Argument Writing Prompt #3: Getting Outside
Summer Argument Writing Prompt #3: Getting Outside
Worksheet
Summer Argument Writing Prompt #3: Getting Outside
Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this summer-themed writing prompt about spending time outdoors!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Spring Argument Writing Prompt #2: Reconsidering Recess
Spring Argument Writing Prompt #2: Reconsidering Recess
Worksheet
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Spring Argument Writing Prompt #2: Reconsidering Recess
Sixth Grade
Writing
Invite learners to practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about giving middle school students access to recess!
Worksheet
Spring Argument Writing Prompt #2: Reconsidering Recess
Spring Argument Writing Prompt #2: Reconsidering Recess
Worksheet
Spring Argument Writing Prompt #2: Reconsidering Recess
Invite learners to practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about giving middle school students access to recess!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Would You Rather? Prompt #2
Would You Rather? Prompt #2
Worksheet
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Would You Rather? Prompt #2
Sixth Grade
Writing
Give students a chance to voice their opinion and practice their writing skills with this fun “would you rather” writing prompt.
Worksheet
Would You Rather? Prompt #2
Would You Rather? Prompt #2
Worksheet
Would You Rather? Prompt #2
Give students a chance to voice their opinion and practice their writing skills with this fun “would you rather” writing prompt.
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Earth Day Argument Writing Prompt #3: Tourism and the Environment
Earth Day Argument Writing Prompt #3: Tourism and the Environment
Worksheet
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Earth Day Argument Writing Prompt #3: Tourism and the Environment
Sixth Grade
Writing
Practice argumentative writing with this Earth Day-themed prompt about tourism's impact on the environment. 
Worksheet
Earth Day Argument Writing Prompt #3: Tourism and the Environment
Earth Day Argument Writing Prompt #3: Tourism and the Environment
Worksheet
Earth Day Argument Writing Prompt #3: Tourism and the Environment
Practice argumentative writing with this Earth Day-themed prompt about tourism's impact on the environment. 
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Would You Rather? Prompt #3
Would You Rather? Prompt #3
Worksheet
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Would You Rather? Prompt #3
Sixth Grade
Writing
Give young writers a chance to voice their opinion and practice their writing skills with this fun “would you rather” writing prompt!
Worksheet
Would You Rather? Prompt #3
Would You Rather? Prompt #3
Worksheet
Would You Rather? Prompt #3
Give young writers a chance to voice their opinion and practice their writing skills with this fun “would you rather” writing prompt!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Fall Argument Writing Prompt #1: Fall Break
Fall Argument Writing Prompt #1: Fall Break
Worksheet
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Fall Argument Writing Prompt #1: Fall Break
Sixth Grade
Writing
Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about fall break requirements!
Worksheet
Fall Argument Writing Prompt #1: Fall Break
Fall Argument Writing Prompt #1: Fall Break
Worksheet
Fall Argument Writing Prompt #1: Fall Break
Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about fall break requirements!
Sixth Grade
Writing
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About 8th Grade Opinion Writing Resources

On Education.com, eighth-grade opinion writing resources provide students with a variety of tools, including graphic organizers, writing prompts, lesson plans, and rubrics. These materials help students learn to express and support their opinions clearly and persuasively. By exploring these resources, educators and parents can support students in developing critical thinking and effective communication skills. Materials are organized to guide students step-by-step through brainstorming, draft writing, and revising processes.

Students can practice structuring arguments using printable worksheets, engaging interactive activities, and guided exercises. These resources offer opportunities to strengthen writing confidence while satisfying curriculum standards for developing persuasive writing skills. With accessible and high-quality lesson plans, support for building paragraph coherence, sentence strength, and evidence-based reasoning is easily available. These teaching tools foster creativity, encourage careful argumentation, and build essential writing techniques.

Parents and teachers can access a diverse suite of guided activities that simplify lesson planning and homework assignments. Strategic, ready-to-use materials make teaching opinion writing engaging and manageable for all experience levels. By utilizing these on Education.com, adults can nurture young writers' confidence, foster stronger communication abilities, and prepare students for advanced writing challenges.