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:
- If you could choose anywhere in the world to go on vacation, where would you choose and why?
- If you have a favorite place to go, where is it and why?
- If you could only visit one country for the rest of your life, which would you choose and why?
- Would you rather stay in a luxury hotel or a cozy cabin in the woods for your vacation? Why?
- What is the most important factor when choosing a vacation destination?
- Should people travel to other countries to experience different cultures?
- What is the best way to budget for a vacation?
- If you could travel back in time to any historical period, where would you go and why?
- What is the best vacation you have ever taken?
- Should people only travel to places that are environmentally sustainable?
- What is the most important item to bring on a vacation and why?
- Would you rather take a road trip or fly to your vacation destination?
Movies:
- In your opinion, what was the best movie ever made and why?
- If you could star in any movie, which one would it be and why?
- What is the most underrated movie according to you?
- Should movies be judged based on their box office success?
- What is the best movie based on a book that you have seen? How does it compare to the book?
- Should classic movies be remade or left alone?
- What is the scariest movie you have ever seen?
- If you could have dinner with any movie character, who would it be and why?
- What is the best movie soundtrack according to you?
- Should movies have trigger warnings before certain scenes?
- What is the best movie based on a true story that you have seen? Why did you find it so compelling?
Sports:
- Based on the sports you enjoy, which is the best sport to play?
- What is the best sport to watch someone else play?
- Should college athletes be paid for playing their sport?
- What sports team do you support and why? Would you recommend them to others?
- Would you rather play an individual sport or a team sport? Why?
- Could playing sports be a good way to relieve stress?
- If you could attend any sports event in the world, which one would you choose and why?
- In your opinion, what is the most physically challenging sport? Could you see yourself playing it?
- Should schools prioritize sports or academics?
- What sports equipment is a must-have for you when playing your favorite sport? Why?
- If you could play any sport professionally, which one would you choose and why? What team would you play for?
- Should sports teams be allowed to have political messages on their uniforms or during games?
Board Games:
- If you had to play a board game with a family member or friends, which would you choose?
- Would playing board games with friends or family be a good way to bond?
- What are some strategies you use when playing board games to increase your chances of winning?
- Is playing board games a good way to practice patience and perseverance?
- What board game do you think is most underrated?
- If you could change one rule in a board game, what would it be and why?
- Can board games be used to develop social skills, such as teamwork and communication?
- What is your favorite board game and why? Would you recommend it to others?
- How does playing board games differ from playing video games? Which do you prefer and why?
- Would you rather play a classic board game or a newer, more innovative one?
- What board game do you think is the most fun to play with a large group of people? Why?
- In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of a board game?
TV Shows:
- What is your current favorite T.V. show and why?
- If you could only watch one TV show for the rest of your life, which one would you choose and why?
- Would you recommend the last TV show you watched to a friend?
- What TV show do you think is overrated?
- Could watching TV shows be a good way to learn about different cultures and lifestyles?
- If you could be a character in any TV show, which one would it be and why?
- Should TV shows have more diverse casts and storylines?
- What TV show do you think is the most binge-worthy?
- Would you rather watch a TV show that is funny or dramatic?
- Can TV shows have a negative impact on people's mental health?
- What TV show do you think is the most educational?
- In your opinion, what is the best way to end a TV show?
Cooking:
- Which is better, cooking or baking? Tell us why you think that.
- Would you rather cook or order food from a restaurant? Why?
- Should kids be taught how to cook at a young age?
- What is the most challenging dish you have ever cooked? Would you try it again?
- Could cooking be considered a form of art?
- If you could only eat one type of cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
- Should people learn to cook more healthy meals?
- What is your favorite kitchen tool and why? How does it make cooking easier or more enjoyable?
- Would you rather follow a recipe or create your own dish from scratch? Why?
- Can cooking be a stress-reliever?
- What is the most underrated ingredient in cooking?
- In your opinion, what is the most important skill to have when cooking?
Soft Skills:
- In your opinion, what is something everyone should learn do to?
- Can teamwork be considered a soft skill?
- What is the most important soft skill to have in the workplace?
- Could empathy be considered a soft skill?
- If you could improve one soft skill, which one would it be and why?
- Should soft skills be taught in schools?
- What is the most difficult soft skill to master?
- Would you rather work with someone who has strong technical skills or strong soft skills? Why?
- Can leadership be considered a soft skill?
- What is the most underrated soft skill in the workplace?
- Should employers prioritize soft skills over technical skills when hiring employees?
- What soft skill do you think is the most important for building strong relationships?
- In your opinion, can soft skills be improved over time or are they innate?
Winter:
- Tell us about your favorite thing to do in the winter and why.
- Should people spend more time outside during the winter?
- What is the best way to stay warm during the winter season?
- Could winter sports be considered a form of exercise?
- If you could only participate in one winter activity, what would it be and why?
- Should schools have more winter break activities for students?
- Would you rather live in a place with a mild winter or a place with a harsh winter?
- Can winter weather have an impact on people's mental health?
- What is your favorite winter food or drink?
- Should people prioritize self-care during the winter season?
- What is the best way to decorate for the winter season?
- In your opinion, what is the best winter vacation destination?
Family and Friends:
- What is one way a family member or friend makes you feel loved and why?
- Share your Mother or Father’s superpower. What makes you think they have this superpower?
- What is the nicest thing a friend could do for you?
- In your opinion, who is the strongest person in your family and why?
- Which of your friends would be the best person to take to the zoo and why?
- Of all of your friends, which would you take to see a superhero movie and why?
- In your family tree, are you a middle child, an only child, or something else? Do you like your position in your family tree?
- Which friend or family member gives you the best hugs? Tell us about them!
- 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.
- Would you like to have a pen pal?
School Activities:
- What is something you like to do when you are not at school and why might others like it as well?
- What is the best thing about the school playground and why?
- In your opinion, should kids have more or less homework?
- Do you think kids should be allowed more recess time?
- Should kids have to wear uniforms in school?
- What is a school special (music, dance, art) that you wish were offered at your school and why?
- If there was one lunch item you could add to the menu every day, what would it be?
- Which subject is your favorite and why?
- Should school go year-round?
- 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:
- Tell us what your least favorite vegetable is and why.
- Share your favorite candy and why it is your favorite.
- If you could bring one toy for show and tell what would it be and why?
- What is your favorite ice cream flavor and why?
- Which book could you read over and over again?
- If you had to eat one vegetable for the rest of your life, which would it be?
- Which season is your favorite and why?
- What is your favorite song at the moment and why?
- Do you have a favorite drink? What is it and why?
- What is your favorite day of the week and why?