Year 9 writing · persuasive · prompt 1
Voting at sixteen
Should the voting age in Australia be lowered to 16? Write a persuasive piece for an opinion page.
Ideas to get you started
- Young people and the future
- Readiness and knowledge
- Civics education
Planning tips
- Write a clear, arguable thesis.
- Anticipate and rebut a counterargument.
- Use a measured, credible tone.
42:000 words
NAPLAN gives Year 9 42 minutes for writing. Spend about 5 minutes planning first.
Write at least 20 words to see the checklist and the example.