Looking for engaging, evidence based writing practice that actually motivates students?

This resource includes 4 high-interest paired passage sets designed to help students write opinion and informational responses using text evidence. Each topic includes two writing prompts so students can practice different writing purposes with the same content.

What’s Included:

This set includes 4 evidence based writing topics, each with:

• 1 opinion writing prompt
• 1 informational writing prompt
• Paired reading passages for evidence gathering
• Student-friendly writing pages

1. Fortnite Prompt
---> Opinion Prompt: Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should kids be allowed to play Fortnite?

---> Informational Prompt: While many adults don't approve of kids playing Fortnite, the popular game can help players build many positive character traits. Write an essay in which you describe some positive character traits kids can gain while playing Fortnite.

2. Fidget Spinner Prompt
---> Opinion Prompt: Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should fidget spinners be allowed in schools?

---> Informational Prompt: Write an essay in which you explain what a fidget spinner is and why kids like using them.

3. Kid Inventor Prompt
---> Opinion Prompt: Write an essay in which you give your opinion about which invention is better: Makin Bacon or ear muffs?

---> Informational Prompt: It takes special skills to invent a new item. Write an essay in which you explain the skills kids need when trying to invent something.

4. Social Media Prompt

---> Opinion Prompt: Write an essay in which you give your opinion: should social media be used in the classroom?