What is a persuasive text in primary school writing?

A persuasive text argues for a particular position and tries to convince the reader to agree. In the Australian Curriculum, kids learn the moves that make persuasive writing work - a clear opinion, reasons backed up, rhetorical questions, and modal language like 'should' or 'must'. Quilla's piece is a real Year 6 example: she states her position in the opening line, builds two main arguments, and closes with a direct challenge to the reader.

Can teachers and homeschoolers use this as a writing sample?

Yes. Quilla and her family have consented to publication through theINmag, and this piece is free for classroom and homeschool use as a mentor text or discussion starter. If you do use it with kids, we'd love to hear how it landed - get in touch through theinmag.com.au.

How can a kid write their own persuasive piece?

Pick something you actually have an opinion about - a pet you want, a rule you'd change, a thing you wish grown-ups understood. Write your opinion in the first sentence so the reader knows where you stand. Then give two or three reasons. Try a rhetorical question (a question you're not really asking, like 'Don't you see how much sense this makes?'). When you've got a draft, read it out loud - your ear catches what your eye misses. Take as long as it takes.

Why Teachers Should Give us More Free Time.

Real Kids Voices

Persuasive piece by Quilla, age 12. Bendigo VIC. Dja Dja Wurrung Country.

Real Kids Voices4 min readMay 26, 2026

I am certain that our teachers should give us more free time and here are some very important reasons why. It is so healthy for us kids to take a break, don't you think that we should be rewarded for all our hard work? More free time will only make us more motivated to work hard. Let me explain more about these points.

It is obvious that when we take a break it helps us refresh our minds and help us have more steady mental health. Another reason is that it makes sure the work isn't jumbled or muddled in our minds so we can focus and get on with our work. When we have free time, it helps us be more calm and ready to listen and complete all our work. It is clear that when we don't get a break, we get so stressed and it makes it utterly impossible to even think about work, let alone do it. How could you possibly think that not having a break helps us learn?

There is no doubt that when kids have been working really hard completing their task they obviously should be rewarded. When kids aren't rewarded, it makes us lack motivation to do a fantastic job on our work. Don't you see that free time is the perfect way to reward us? Studies show that when kids are not rewarded it makes them feel like their work has no meaning. It also takes a toll on our behaviour making us DRIVE OUR TEACHERS INSANE. You don't want us to drive you insane, do you?

Kids need a break from working super hard and free time is frankly the best option. So, if you want to expect your class to work efficiently, without a break, good luck with that. I hope reading this text has made you more aware of the troubles we kids are facing at schools.

Thank you for reading.

Got questions?

A persuasive text argues for a particular position and tries to convince the reader to agree. In the Australian Curriculum, kids learn the moves that make persuasive writing work - a clear opinion, reasons backed up, rhetorical questions, and modal language like 'should' or 'must'. Quilla's piece is a real Year 6 example: she states her position in the opening line, builds two main arguments, and closes with a direct challenge to the reader.
Yes. Quilla and her family have consented to publication through theINmag, and this piece is free for classroom and homeschool use as a mentor text or discussion starter. If you do use it with kids, we'd love to hear how it landed - get in touch through theinmag.com.au.
Pick something you actually have an opinion about - a pet you want, a rule you'd change, a thing you wish grown-ups understood. Write your opinion in the first sentence so the reader knows where you stand. Then give two or three reasons. Try a rhetorical question (a question you're not really asking, like 'Don't you see how much sense this makes?'). When you've got a draft, read it out loud - your ear catches what your eye misses. Take as long as it takes.