My Dad is the Best! Persuasive Writing Worksheet is a purposeful and creative literacy activity that encourages students to use persuasive language to celebrate their dads or special father figures. By planning and crafting a convincing written argument, students develop essential writing skills while honouring the people who matter most to them. This meaningful task is perfect for Father’s Day celebrations or any family-themed classroom unit.

The resource includes a three-part writing process: brainstorming, planning and publishing. With two line width options (0.9cm and 1.2cm), the worksheet supports a range of writing abilities and year levels. Students are guided to brainstorm strong persuasive points, then organise their thoughts into a logical structure before completing a final written piece. The finished work can be illustrated, shared aloud, or displayed proudly in the classroom.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Develop persuasive writing techniques through structured planning and drafting
• ✅ Practise sentence fluency and logical reasoning in a personal context
• ✅ Strengthen expressive language through emotional and descriptive content
• ✅ Enhance creativity through illustration and optional performance
• ✅ Create a meaningful keepsake or classroom display for Father’s Day

What’s Included:

• Brainstorming template to generate persuasive ideas
• Planning page to support sentence structure and sequencing
• Final copy page in two line widths: 0.9cm and 1.2cm
• Flexible layout suitable for Years 3–6, with extension opportunities for older students
• Editable version for customisation

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheet templates (brainstorm, plan and publish)
• Pencils, crayons or markers
• Optional: coloured paper or backing card for displays
• Optional: printed image of the student and their dad for a personal touch

How to Use:

• Begin with a class discussion about persuasive writing and why dads are special
• Guide students through the brainstorming page to collect ideas and examples
• Use the planning template to build a structured argument
• Write the final copy on the publishing page using clear sentence starters and strong persuasive language
• Illustrate the final piece or add a drawing of a favourite shared moment

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Turn final writing pieces into speeches for a Father’s Day classroom celebration
• 💡 Display completed persuasive posters on a classroom bulletin board
• 💡 Invite students to write from the perspective of a storybook character or pet describing their dad
• 💡 Use in conjunction with other resources in our Father's Day collection

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Provide sentence starters to help younger writers organise their thoughts
• 💛 Offer extension prompts like “Three reasons why my dad is a superhero”
• 💛 Allow students to perform or record their persuasive piece as a speech or video message

My Dad is the Best! Persuasive Writing Worksheet is the perfect blend of literacy and celebration, helping students strengthen their writing while showing love and appreciation for the heroes in their lives. Download now to bring purposeful persuasion into your Father’s Day classroom plans!