Writing Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Writing an Editorial Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 5-8 on writing an editorial. Students learn how a newspaper opinion article works – state the issue, give a clear opinion (the thesis), back it with reasons and evidence, and end with a call to action – then plan an editorial of their own. A complete answer key with sample answers is included.
Subject
Writing
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Writing an Editorial, persuasive writing
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
An editorial is a short opinion article in a newspaper. Unlike a news report, which only gives facts, an editorial argues for one position and tries to convince readers. A strong editorial states the issue, gives a clear opinion called the thesis, supports it with reasons and evidence, and ends with a call to action. This worksheet helps students learn the parts and plan an editorial of their own.
Section A on page 1 asks eight short questions about how an editorial works. The reference box shows the parts with a school-start-time example, so students have the information they need to answer.
Section B on page 2 has students choose an issue and write a thesis, a supporting reason, and a call to action. Page 3 is a complete answer key with sample answers. The skill builds on persuasive writing.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and identify the thesis in the school-start-time example.
Discuss how an editorial differs from a news report that only gives facts.
Complete Section A independently.
Have students plan their own editorial in Section B, then share theses.
Pair with the Persuasive Writing Worksheet or the Writing a Letter to the Editor Worksheet.
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Writing an Editorial Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 5-8 on writing an editorial. Students learn how a newspaper opinion article works – state the issue, give a clear opinion (the thesis), back it with reasons and evidence, and end with a call to action – then plan an editorial of their own. A complete answer key with sample answers is included.
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