Year 3 writing · persuasive · prompt 1
Every class needs a pet
Some people think every classroom should have a class pet, like a fish or a guinea pig. Do you agree or disagree? Write to convince your teacher.
Ideas to get you started
- Who would feed it on the weekend?
- What could kids learn from caring for it?
- Is a classroom a good home for an animal?
Planning tips
- Say what you think in your first sentence.
- Give two or three reasons. Start each one on a new line.
- Finish by saying your opinion again in new words.
40:000 words
NAPLAN gives Year 3 40 minutes for writing. Spend about 5 minutes planning first.
Write at least 20 words to see the checklist and the example.