After students started a list about home, we took a walk around the school to remind us of problems or issues students had with the cafeteria, hallways, classroom, recess, etc.
Students then chose one thing from their list and wrote about their opinion and reasons.
If you haven't already, please have a conversation with your child about what changes he/she wants to see in the household (later bedtime, less vegetables at dinner, not sharing a room, getting a pet), and then ask your child for some reasons that support his/her opinion. That will be a big help to your child!
Here are a few examples of students' lists from today. I love to read what they are opinionated about!