121 Best Opinion Writing Prompts

Here are 121 Opinion writing prompts to provide a structured framework for writers to express their thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics. 

By using these prompts, writers can overcome their writer's block and get their projects going.

Vacation:

1. If you could choose anywhere in the world to go on vacation, where would you choose and why?
2. If you have a favorite place to go, where is it and why?
3. If you could only visit one country for the rest of your life, which would you choose and why?
4. Would you rather stay in a luxury hotel or a cozy cabin in the woods for your vacation? Why?
5. What is the most important factor when choosing a vacation destination?
6. Should people travel to other countries to experience different cultures? 
7. What is the best way to budget for a vacation?
8. If you could travel back in time to any historical period, where would you go and why?
9. What is the best vacation you have ever taken? 
10. Should people only travel to places that are environmentally sustainable? 
11. What is the most important item to bring on a vacation and why?
12. Would you rather take a road trip or fly to your vacation destination? 

Movies:

1. In your opinion, what was the best movie ever made and why?
2. If you could star in any movie, which one would it be and why?
3. What is the most underrated movie according to you? 
4. Should movies be judged based on their box office success? 
5. What is the best movie based on a book that you have seen? How does it compare to the book?
6. Should classic movies be remade or left alone? 
7. What is the scariest movie you have ever seen? 
8. If you could have dinner with any movie character, who would it be and why?
9. What is the best movie soundtrack according to you? 
10. Should movies have trigger warnings before certain scenes? 
11. What is the best movie based on a true story that you have seen? Why did you find it so compelling?

Sports:

1. Based on the sports you enjoy, which is the best sport to play?
2. What is the best sport to watch someone else play?
3. Should college athletes be paid for playing their sport? 
4. What sports team do you support and why? Would you recommend them to others?
5. Would you rather play an individual sport or a team sport? Why?
6. Could playing sports be a good way to relieve stress? 
7. If you could attend any sports event in the world, which one would you choose and why?
8. In your opinion, what is the most physically challenging sport? Could you see yourself playing it?
9. Should schools prioritize sports or academics? 
10. What sports equipment is a must-have for you when playing your favorite sport? Why?
11. If you could play any sport professionally, which one would you choose and why? What team would you play for?
12. Should sports teams be allowed to have political messages on their uniforms or during games? 

Board Games:

1. If you had to play a board game with a family member or friends, which would you choose?
2. Would playing board games with friends or family be a good way to bond? 
3. What are some strategies you use when playing board games to increase your chances of winning? 
4. Is playing board games a good way to practice patience and perseverance? 
5. What board game do you think is most underrated? 
6. If you could change one rule in a board game, what would it be and why?
7. Can board games be used to develop social skills, such as teamwork and communication? 
8. What is your favorite board game and why? Would you recommend it to others?
9. How does playing board games differ from playing video games? Which do you prefer and why?
10. Would you rather play a classic board game or a newer, more innovative one? 
11. What board game do you think is the most fun to play with a large group of people? Why?
12. In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of a board game? 

TV Shows:

1. What is your current favorite T.V. show and why?
2. If you could only watch one TV show for the rest of your life, which one would you choose and why?
3. Would you recommend the last TV show you watched to a friend? 
4. What TV show do you think is overrated? 
5. Could watching TV shows be a good way to learn about different cultures and lifestyles? 
6. If you could be a character in any TV show, which one would it be and why?
7. Should TV shows have more diverse casts and storylines? 
8. What TV show do you think is the most binge-worthy? 
9. Would you rather watch a TV show that is funny or dramatic? 
10. Can TV shows have a negative impact on people's mental health? 
11. What TV show do you think is the most educational? 
12. In your opinion, what is the best way to end a TV show? 

Cooking:

1. Which is better, cooking or baking? Tell us why you think that.
2. Would you rather cook or order food from a restaurant? Why?
3. Should kids be taught how to cook at a young age? 
4. What is the most challenging dish you have ever cooked? Would you try it again?
5. Could cooking be considered a form of art? 
6. If you could only eat one type of cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
7. Should people learn to cook more healthy meals? 
8. What is your favorite kitchen tool and why? How does it make cooking easier or more enjoyable?
9. Would you rather follow a recipe or create your own dish from scratch? Why?
10. Can cooking be a stress-reliever? 
11. What is the most underrated ingredient in cooking? 
12. In your opinion, what is the most important skill to have when cooking? 

Soft Skills:

1. In your opinion, what is something everyone should learn do to?
2. Can teamwork be considered a soft skill? 
3. What is the most important soft skill to have in the workplace? 
4. Could empathy be considered a soft skill? 
5. If you could improve one soft skill, which one would it be and why?
6. Should soft skills be taught in schools? 
7. What is the most difficult soft skill to master? 
8. Would you rather work with someone who has strong technical skills or strong soft skills? Why?
9. Can leadership be considered a soft skill? 
10. What is the most underrated soft skill in the workplace? 
11. Should employers prioritize soft skills over technical skills when hiring employees?
12. What soft skill do you think is the most important for building strong relationships? 
13. In your opinion, can soft skills be improved over time or are they innate? 

Winter:

1. Tell us about your favorite thing to do in the winter and why.
2. Should people spend more time outside during the winter? 
3. What is the best way to stay warm during the winter season? 
4. Could winter sports be considered a form of exercise? 
5. If you could only participate in one winter activity, what would it be and why?
6. Should schools have more winter break activities for students? 
7. Would you rather live in a place with a mild winter or a place with a harsh winter? 
8. Can winter weather have an impact on people's mental health? 
9. What is your favorite winter food or drink? 
10. Should people prioritize self-care during the winter season? 
11. What is the best way to decorate for the winter season?
12. In your opinion, what is the best winter vacation destination? 

Family and Friends:

1. What is one way a family member or friend makes you feel loved and why?
2. Share your Mother or Father’s superpower. What makes you think they have this superpower?
3. What is the nicest thing a friend could do for you?
4. In your opinion, who is the strongest person in your family and why?
5. Which of your friends would be the best person to take to the zoo and why?
6. Of all of your friends, which would you take to see a superhero movie and why?
7. In your family tree, are you a middle child, an only child, or something else? Do you like your position in your family tree?
8. Which friend or family member gives you the best hugs? Tell us about them!
9. What is a great trait for a friend to have? Traits might include being a good listener, a great hugger, or someone who is creative.
10. Would you like to have a pen pal? 

School Activities:

1. What is something you like to do when you are not at school and why might others like it as well?
2. What is the best thing about the school playground and why?
3. In your opinion, should kids have more or less homework?
4. Do you think kids should be allowed more recess time? 
5. Should kids have to wear uniforms in school? 
6. What is a school special (music, dance, art) that you wish were offered at your school and why?
7. If there was one lunch item you could add to the menu every day, what would it be?
8. Which subject is your favorite and why?
9. Should school go year-round? 
10. What is the best way to start the day in the classroom? Tell us about it and why it’s the best way.

Favorite and Least Favorite Items:

1. Tell us what your least favorite vegetable is and why.
2. Share your favorite candy and why it is your favorite.
3. If you could bring one toy for show and tell what would it be and why?
4. What is your favorite ice cream flavor and why?
5. Which book could you read over and over again?
6. If you had to eat one vegetable for the rest of your life, which would it be?
7. Which season is your favorite and why?
8. What is your favorite song at the moment and why?
9. Do you have a favorite drink? What is it and why?
10. What is your favorite day of the week and why?