Writing Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Writing an Advice Column Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 5-8 on writing an advice column. Students learn how a columnist answers a reader’s problem – showing they understand it, offering clear practical suggestions, and ending with kind encouragement – then write an advice answer of their own. A complete answer key with sample answers is included.
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Subject
Writing
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Writing an Advice Column, practical writing
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
An advice column is writing in which a columnist answers a reader who has written in with a problem. A good answer first shows the reader that you understand, then offers clear, practical suggestions, and ends with kind encouragement. The tone stays friendly and respectful. This worksheet helps students learn the parts and write an advice answer of their own.
Section A on page 1 asks eight short questions about how an advice column works. The reference box shows the parts with an example answering a reader nervous about a class presentation, so students have the information they need to answer.
Section B on page 2 has students write a reader’s problem, a sentence showing understanding, practical suggestions, and an encouraging close. Page 3 is a complete answer key with sample answers. The skill builds on audience, purpose, and persuasive writing.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and point out the four parts of the answer.
Discuss what makes advice helpful instead of bossy.
Complete Section A independently.
Have students write their own advice column answer in Section B.
Pair with the Audience and Purpose Worksheet or the Giving Peer Feedback Worksheet.
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Writing an Advice Column Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 5-8 on writing an advice column. Students learn how a columnist answers a reader’s problem – showing they understand it, offering clear practical suggestions, and ending with kind encouragement – then write an advice answer of their own. A complete answer key with sample answers is included.
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