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title: The Difference Between Opinion and Argumentative Writing
description: The Difference Between Opinion and Argumentative Writing
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# [The Difference Between Opinion and Argumentative Writing](https://blog.empoweringwriters.com/toolbox/the-difference-between-opinion-and-argumentative-writing)

 Written by [Toolbox](https://blog.empoweringwriters.com/toolbox/author/toolbox) | Dec 30, 2025 2:47:18 PM

Oftentimes, the opinion and argumentative genres are confused. Though they seem to share many similarities, there’s certainly a difference between them! Let’s take a look at a few ways to differentiate. 

|   | **Opinion** | **Argumentative** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Purpose** | To share a specific view point or state a personal opinion | To offer a specific point of view in a way that the reader will acknowledge as valid and worth considering |
| **Language** | Subjective- usually based on motion 1st person point of view | Objective- based more on logical reasoning 3rd person point of view |
| **Structure** | Opinion statement supported by main reasons developed by details | Claim supported by main reasons developed by evidence |
| **Example** | I am definitely in favor of wildlife conservation.  | When surveyed, 5 out of 5 8th graders agree that wildlife conservation is an important issue. |

The 3rd-5th grade[All in One Hub Guides](https://store.empoweringwriters.com/collections/grade-4/products/all-in-one-writing-guide) offer supplemental lessons such as:

- The Language of Argument
- Credible Groups

The 6th-8th grade [All in One Hub Guides](https://blog.empoweringwriters.com/hubfs/Student%20Pages%20and%20Previews%20from%20Printed%20Guides/Argumentative%20Guide/Argument%20Guide%20Preview.pdf) offer a full resource of argumentative skills including 6 sections of lessons categorized by:

- Organization and Analysis
- Distinctive Main Reasons
- Audience Awareness
- Supporting Evidence
- Introductions/Conclusions
- Prompts

 

 

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