Persuasive Writing Worksheets – Would You Rather

Make persuasive writing fun and engaging with our Persuasive writing worksheets. Use the would you rather worksheets to encourage students to think critically, form opinions, and explain their reasoning in a clear and structured way. In one example, students decide whether they would rather have two new stuffed animals or two hours of playtime. They are then asked to express their choice and justify it with persuasive reasoning.

• Students are presented with a simple, age‑appropriate scenario.
• They choose one option and explain why they prefer it.
• The activity encourages them to use persuasive language, reasoning, and supporting details.
• Updated worksheets now include a variety of different topics to keep lessons fresh and engaging.

This resource is a great way to introduce persuasive writing in a playful, accessible format.

Curriculum Connection: Persuasive Writing for Year 2 and Year 3

Aligned with the Australian Curriculum: English – Literacy strand, these worksheets help students explore the purpose of persuasive texts. They provide a scaffolded starting point for Year 2 and Year 3 learners by focusing on:

• Persuasive writing – stating a clear preference
• Reasoning skills – explaining why they made their choice
• Persuasive techniques – using language to convince others
• Critical thinking – considering different viewpoints

By practising with relatable scenarios, students build confidence in persuasive writing before moving on to more complex tasks.

Download these Persuasive Writing Prompts Today

These persuasive writing prompt worksheets are the perfect entry point into persuasive writing, helping young learners understand how opinions and reasons work together to create convincing arguments. Use the drop down menu to choose between the easy to print PDF or the editable Google Slide version of this resource.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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