Clear, Convincing Arguments for NAPLAN Success
Help your child learn to express their opinions clearly and confidently using persuasive structures aligned to the Year 3 NAPLAN rubric.
Persuasive writing teaches children how to express opinions, use reasons, and communicate clearly — skills that are essential for success at school and beyond. This course gives Year 3 students the tools they need to write strong, organised, persuasive texts that follow the NAPLAN marking criteria.
Through simple lessons, practical examples, and step-by-step templates, your child will learn how to state an opinion, organise supporting reasons, use persuasive language, and write effective introductions and conclusions. The program builds confidence and helps students understand exactly what exam markers look for.
This course is included in the Year 3 Writing Mastery Program, which also includes access to the Year 3 Narrative Course and all bonus resources.
What Your Child Will Learn
By the end of this course, your child will be able to…
- State an opinion that is easy to understand
- Plan reasons in a logical order
- Write clear, persuasive paragraphs that stay on topic
- Use persuasive language confidently
- Write strong introductions and conclusions
- Revise writing for clarity and impact
Included With This Course
- Persuasive paragraph structure template
- Planning sheet with prompts
- High-scoring sample persuasive text
- Persuasive language list
- Linking words & transition phrases
- Access for 12 months
Annual
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes. This course is specifically designed for Year 3 students and focuses on the persuasive writing skills expected in Australian classrooms and NAPLAN-style tasks.
A: Yes. Lessons and feedback are aligned to NAPLAN-style persuasive writing criteria, adapted to be age-appropriate and supportive for Year 3 learners.
A: Students learn how to clearly state an opinion, organise reasons, and write structured persuasive texts. Feedback highlights strengths and shows exactly what to improve next.
A: Yes. Writing tasks include personalised feedback that helps students understand what they did well and how to improve their persuasive writing.
Q: If your child needs support in both persuasive and narrative writing, the Year 3 Writing Mastery Program provides access to both courses at better value.
A: If you are unsure whether this course is the right fit, our Free Writing Check provides helpful feedback on your child’s current writing and guidance on next steps.