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Persuasive Topic Cards - Lower Years

Updated: 11 Mar 2026

A set of persuasive topic cards designed specifically for lower‑year level learners.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 6 Pages
Years: 1 - 2

Curriculum

AC9E1LY06

Create and re-read to edit short written and/or multimodal texts to report on a topic, express an opinion or recount a real or imagined event, using grammatically correct simple sentences, some topic-specific vocabulary, sentence boundary punctuation and correct spelling of some one- and two-syllab
AC9E2LY06

Create and edit short imaginative, informative and persuasive written and/or multimodal texts for familiar audiences, using text structure appropriate to purpose, simple and compound sentences, noun groups and verb groups, topic- specific vocabulary, simple punctuation and common 2-syllable words

teaching resource

Persuasive Topic Cards - Lower Years

Updated: 11 Mar 2026

A set of persuasive topic cards designed specifically for lower‑year level learners.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 6 Pages
Years: 1 - 2

A set of persuasive topic cards designed specifically for lower‑year level learners.

Engaging Persuasive Writing Topic Cards for Lower Year Levels

Help your students dive into persuasive writing with this fun and accessible set of 20 persuasive topic cards designed specifically for lower‑year level learners. Each card features a simple, relatable statement plus matching image that encourages students to form an opinion and build an argument—perfect for introducing early critical‑thinking and writing skills.

These cards make persuasive writing less intimidating and far more enjoyable, giving young learners the confidence to express their ideas clearly.

Build Critical Thinking Skills with 20 Ready‑to‑Use Persuasive Prompts

Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or working with small groups, these ready‑to‑use prompts provide meaningful opportunities for students to practise forming reasons, supporting their opinions, and speaking or writing with confidence.

The topics are age‑appropriate, highly engaging, and open‑ended, making them suitable for a wide range of learners and literacy levels. Simply choose a card and get students thinking, discussing, and creating.

Classroom‑Ready Persuasive Writing Activities for Young Learners

This resource also includes a range of suggested activities that work beautifully in whole‑class, small‑group, partner, or independent learning settings. Use the cards as quick warm‑ups, debate starters, writing prompts, or discussion tasks. Teachers love how flexible and low‑prep this set is—just print, pick a card, and watch students’ persuasive language skills grow.

Use the dropdown 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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Curriculum

AC9E1LY06

Create and re-read to edit short written and/or multimodal texts to report on a topic, express an opinion or recount a real or imagined event, using grammatically correct simple sentences, some topic-specific vocabulary, sentence boundary punctuation and correct spelling of some one- and two-syllab
AC9E2LY06

Create and edit short imaginative, informative and persuasive written and/or multimodal texts for familiar audiences, using text structure appropriate to purpose, simple and compound sentences, noun groups and verb groups, topic- specific vocabulary, simple punctuation and common 2-syllable words

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