Children Should Do Chores

Are you teaching persuasive writing and looking for a meaningful topic to spark discussion in your classroom? Our free printable worksheet "Children Should Do Chores" is a fantastic resource for Year 1 to Year 4 students who are learning to form opinions and structure persuasive arguments. It encourages critical thinking while helping students explore both sides of a topic that’s relatable and age-appropriate.

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About the Worksheet

The "Children Should Do Chores" worksheet challenges students to think about the responsibilities children might have at home. On the worksheet, students are asked to:

• Write four reasons why children should do chores

• Write four reasons why children should not have to do chores

This two-sided thinking helps students evaluate arguments, consider

different perspectives, and build balanced, thoughtful opinions—a crucial step in developing strong persuasive writing skills.

Why This Topic Works

Chores are something most children are familiar with, making it the perfect topic to introduce persuasive writing. Whether your students help around the house or try to avoid chores altogether, they will likely have something to say! This familiar theme encourages rich classroom discussion and helps students:

• Practise justifying their ideas with clear reasoning

• Learn to recognise opposing views

• Structure their arguments for writing

• Build vocabulary around responsibility, fairness, and home life

Flexible Uses in the Classroom

You can use this worksheet in multiple ways, such as:

• A warm-up to a persuasive writing lesson

• A brainstorming sheet before writing a full persuasive text

• A group discussion or debate preparation

• A homework task or take-home writing prompt

• A tool for modelling persuasive writing as a class

Build Confident Writers

Helping students consider both sides of an issue supports stronger, more convincing writing in the long term. This worksheet also opens the door to speaking and listening activities, such as debates or opinion corners, and builds foundational skills for NAPLAN persuasive writing tasks.

Download the Free Worksheet

Download and print the "Children Should Do Chores" worksheet today and give your students a fun, thought-provoking way to practise persuasive writing. Whether you’re teaching in a classroom or supporting learning at home, this free resource is a simple yet powerful way to engage young writers.