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For and Against Worksheets

  • Updated

    Updated:  16 Aug 2023

Explore 'for' and 'against' arguments for five different topics with this set of 'for' and 'against' sorting activities.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  10 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  1 - 4

Curriculum

  • VC2E1LA03

    Explore how types of texts are organised according to their purpose, such as to recount, narrate, express opinion, inform, report and explain <ul> <li>discussing and comparing the purposes and organisation of familiar texts</li> <li>becoming familiar with the typical stages of types of texts, for example recount and procedure</li> <li>recognising that the structure of a text may include words and pictures; for example, an informative text may include words, illustrations and diagrams</li> </ul>

  • VC2E2LA03

    Identify how different types of texts across the curriculum are organised differently and use language features depending on purposes <ul> <li>identifying the typical features of a text, for example a typical introduction to a narrative or the use of dot points in instructions</li> <li>identifying that different types of texts might have different forms; for example, an expression of opinion might be in the form of a poster, email or brochure</li> <li>identifying the organisation and language features in texts such as narratives, recounts, information reports, simple procedures, expression of opinion and responses to texts (including poetry), and discussing their purposes</li> </ul>

  • VC2E3LY09

    Identify the purpose and audience of different types of texts through the use of language features and/or images in the texts <ul> <li>identifying words, phrases and images intended to persuade listeners, viewers or readers</li> <li>identifying features of advertisements that target children</li> <li>identifying the purpose of a narrative text; for example, identifying the purpose of a fable</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LY08

    Identify the characteristic features used in different types of texts to meet the purpose and audience of the text <ul> <li>identifying how authors use language to create imaginary worlds</li> <li>identifying how authors use techniques, such as headings, italics and bold text, to support readers or viewers to navigate specific texts</li> <li>identifying visual features such as images and layout used in informative texts to complement, add to or shape understanding of a topic</li> </ul>

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teaching resource

For and Against Worksheets

  • Updated

    Updated:  16 Aug 2023

Explore 'for' and 'against' arguments for five different topics with this set of 'for' and 'against' sorting activities.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  10 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  1 - 4

Explore 'for' and 'against' arguments for five different topics with this set of 'for' and 'against' sorting activities.

Arguments For and Against

This set of five for and against cut-and-paste worksheets is the perfect addition to your persuasive lesson planning.  Students cut out the ‘for’ and ‘against’ statements and paste them into the correct column of the table provided.

Topics include:

  • Fish Make the Best Pets
  • All Children Should Play Weekend Sport
  • Tablets Should Replace Paper and Pencils in the Classroom
  • Listening to Audio Books is Better Than Reading Books
  • Hover Boards Are Better Than Bikes.

‘For’ and ‘Against’ Activities for the Classroom

Teaching kids about for and against is an essential skill that helps develop critical thinking, empathy, and effective communication. It’s also great to introduce during a persuasive writing unit. Here are some age-appropriate activities you may like to incorporate into your classroom:

  1. Have a debate! Divide the class into two teams, ‘for’ and ‘against’. Assign them a topic to debate and provide time for research and preparation. You may even like to use the topics included in this resource as a starting point.
  2. Think-pair-share. Pose a thought-provoking question or statement related to a specific topic and have students think individually if they are for or against the statement and think of their reasons. Then, pair students up and have them discuss their viewpoints.
  3. Classroom polls. Choose a topic of interest and have students cast their votes on whether they are for or against the topic. This is a great morning activity to do every morning during class meetings.

Download and Add To Your Persuasive Writing Lessons Today!

Use the dropdown menu to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slide version of this resource. If you want a slightly different activity, pre-cut the arguments and laminate them and use them as a sorting activity.

Curriculum

  • VC2E1LA03

    Explore how types of texts are organised according to their purpose, such as to recount, narrate, express opinion, inform, report and explain <ul> <li>discussing and comparing the purposes and organisation of familiar texts</li> <li>becoming familiar with the typical stages of types of texts, for example recount and procedure</li> <li>recognising that the structure of a text may include words and pictures; for example, an informative text may include words, illustrations and diagrams</li> </ul>

  • VC2E2LA03

    Identify how different types of texts across the curriculum are organised differently and use language features depending on purposes <ul> <li>identifying the typical features of a text, for example a typical introduction to a narrative or the use of dot points in instructions</li> <li>identifying that different types of texts might have different forms; for example, an expression of opinion might be in the form of a poster, email or brochure</li> <li>identifying the organisation and language features in texts such as narratives, recounts, information reports, simple procedures, expression of opinion and responses to texts (including poetry), and discussing their purposes</li> </ul>

  • VC2E3LY09

    Identify the purpose and audience of different types of texts through the use of language features and/or images in the texts <ul> <li>identifying words, phrases and images intended to persuade listeners, viewers or readers</li> <li>identifying features of advertisements that target children</li> <li>identifying the purpose of a narrative text; for example, identifying the purpose of a fable</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LY08

    Identify the characteristic features used in different types of texts to meet the purpose and audience of the text <ul> <li>identifying how authors use language to create imaginary worlds</li> <li>identifying how authors use techniques, such as headings, italics and bold text, to support readers or viewers to navigate specific texts</li> <li>identifying visual features such as images and layout used in informative texts to complement, add to or shape understanding of a topic</li> </ul>

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