Opinion Writing Checklist Grade 2

An opinion writing checklist for grade 2 helps young students express their thoughts clearly and systematically in their written work.

  • Topic Selection
  • Choose something you care about
  • Make sure it is appropriate for school
  • Pick something you have an opinion on
  • Planning
  • Brainstorm ideas
  • Write down reasons for your opinion
  • Think of examples to support your reasons
  • Opening
  • Start with an interesting fact or question
  • Clearly state your opinion
  • Make sure your opening grabs attention
  • Body
  • Write one reason in each paragraph
  • Provide examples for each reason
  • Use transition words like “first,” “also,” and “finally”
  • Closing
  • Restate your opinion
  • Summarize your main reasons
  • End with a strong closing sentence
  • Editing
  • Check for capital letters and punctuation
  • Make sure each sentence is complete
  • Look for spelling mistakes
  • Presentation
  • Use neat handwriting
  • Include a title
  • Ensure your paper is clean and tidy