Ideas to Spark Persuasive Writing

Learn practical, classroom-ready strategies to help your students master persuasive writing. This course from Andrell Education's Sam Taylor shows how to engage students in issues that matter to them—sparking curiosity, critical thinking, and authentic expression. Whether you’re looking to refresh your approach or deepen your impact, this course will help you inspire confident, thoughtful communicators.

  • Targeted to

    Primary Teachers

  • 2 Hours

    Course Duration

  • Standards

    2.5

  • Star rating

    New course

About this course

Ideas to Spark Persuasive Writing will help students build a repertoire of techniques to support the development of persuasive writing skills, from structuring arguments to using evidence effectively. Teachers will also learn how to make persuasive writing meaningful by connecting it to real-world issues that matter to students—encouraging authentic engagement and thoughtful expression. With a focus on igniting critical and creative thinking, this course equips educators to guide students in forming opinions, justifying their views, and communicating persuasively. Whether you're refining your practice or seeking fresh inspiration, this course offers the tools to make persuasive writing a powerful and relevant experience in your classroom. 

You will:

  • Build a repertoire of techniques to support students develop their persuasive writing skills 
  • Learn strategies to help students develop their ideas more coherently before they start writing, reducing cognitive overload and providing them with the confidence and expertise to start the writing process   
  • Understand how to make persuasive writing relevant to students by utilising issues that are relevant to them and their world. This will help ignite their critical and creative thinking as they form opinions and justify their thought processes.

This course counts toward the PD requirements in your state

ClassCover Learn is an accessible way for Australian teachers to choose PD courses that interest you while helping maintain your accreditation. All courses on ClassCover Learn are created in line with AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers and count towards your teacher PD quota to maintain your accreditation.

For NSW teachers, ClassCover Learn is a recognised NESA registered professional development provider.

Learn more about the PD requirements in your state or territory

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Samantha Taylor

Educator & Owner of Andrell Education
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About the presenter

Samantha Taylor is an experienced educator and owner of Andrell Education. For over 12 years, Sammy has presented both in Australia and internationally on the Big Write and VCOP (vocabulary, connectors, openers, and punctuation) methodologies. Through her work with Andrell Education, Sammy is passionate about raising writing standards in junior school students across Australia.