Get your students’ creativity and persuasive writing skills sizzling with the Ultimate Taco Advertising Poster! Designed to complement a class reading of Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, this engaging activity invites students to design and describe their very own ultimate taco using vivid language and persuasive techniques.

Students will explore food-themed descriptive writing by selecting imaginative ingredients, brainstorming adjectives, and crafting promotional posters to “sell” their unique taco creations. With a strong focus on persuasive vocabulary and visual presentation, this activity blends creative expression with curriculum-aligned writing goals.

Perfect for writing lessons, role-play stations, or cross-curricular units that explore food and culture, this resource offers plenty of opportunities for students to practise persuasive techniques, oral language, and artistic design. Whether working independently or as part of a class “Taco Shop” display, students will love the chance to become taco entrepreneurs!

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Use descriptive language and adjectives to enhance writing
• ✅ Apply persuasive writing techniques to promote a product
• ✅ Organise ideas into a clear and effective advertising format
• ✅ Practise oral language and presentation skills
• ✅ Engage in creative and visual expression through poster design

What’s Included:

• Printable taco advertising poster template
• Space to name and describe a custom taco
• Sections for persuasive phrases, ingredients list, and pricing
• Promotional taglines and special offer options
• Clear layout for both writing and illustration

Materials Needed:

• Printed poster templates (on paper or card)
• Coloured pencils, markers or paints
• Glue and scissors (optional for embellishments)
• Optional: word bank or anchor chart of persuasive phrases

How to Use:

1. Begin with a class discussion about advertising and persuasive writing.
2. Brainstorm descriptive language and persuasive phrases (e.g., “irresistible,” “mouth-watering,” “limited time only!”).
3. Students choose ingredients and name their ultimate taco creation.
4. They fill in the template, writing appealing descriptions and persuasive taglines to attract customers.
5. Students decorate their poster with drawings, colour, and any creative touches that bring their taco shop to life.
6. Display posters around the classroom or use them for a role-play taco shop experience.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Host a class “Taco Shop” gallery walk where students vote on the most persuasive taco
• 💡 Pair with oral presentations where students pitch their taco to the class
• 💡 Create a themed writing wall titled “Taco Tuesday Specials!”
• 💡 Link to maths by including taco prices and practicing transactions in small groups
• 💡 Use during a food and culture unit to explore tacos and menu design

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Provide a persuasive word and phrase bank to support strong language choices
• 💛 Model a sample poster and description as a whole-class activity before students begin
• 💛 Laminate completed posters for a long-lasting classroom display or reusable taco shop role-play centre
• 💛 Integrate technology by allowing students to record video commercials for their taco ads

The Ultimate Taco Advertising Poster is a deliciously creative way to teach persuasive writing, descriptive language, and promotional design - a sure-fire hit in any classroom that loves combining food with fun!

Available in our basic fun font and all Australian State fonts.