Elementary persuasive essay prompts

Learning how to write a persuasive essay is an essential skill that people use every day in fields from business to law to media and entertainment. English students can begin writing a persuasive essay at any skill level. You're sure to find a sample topic or two from the list of 100 persuasive essays below, sorted by degree of difficulty.

1 Should students be permitted to have their cell phones with them during class? 2 The cafeteria is starting to serve ice cream as a dessert but only flavor will be offered. ... 3 You want a friend to spend the night on a school night. ... 4 Your summer vacation is coming up and you are going away with your family. ... More items...

15 Persuasive Writing Topics for Elementary Kids We should not have a school dress code. Pets should be allowed in school. School break times should be longer. There should be no homework. The school day should be shorter. Children should be able to use cellphones in school. I should get a pocket ...

With these 54 new persuasive writing prompts, kids get the chance to think critically about persuasive arguments and to practice their persuasive techniques. With chances to pretend to persuade their parents, siblings, teachers, and friends, students will learn how to consider the audience’s perspective when explaining their own reasoning.