Are your students struggling to think critically and explain their reasoning in persuasive writing? Supporting students to develop strong arguments can be challenging. They need opportunities to think critically and explain their ideas before writing. With 66 topics to explore, Roll to Persuade is a game-based activity that gets students talking, organising their ideas, and building strong arguments.
Roll to Persuade adds an element of surprise to persuasive writing. Instead of choosing their own position, students roll to decide whether they are for or against a topic. This encourages flexible thinking, strengthens reasoning skills, and builds confidence in sharing and justifying their ideas.
✪ What's Included:
- 11 Roll to Persuade mats
- 66+ persuasive topics
- For/against spinner on each mat
- Scaffolded recording organiser (optional)
- Black & white game boards
- Teacher instructions
- Student instructions with materials list
✪ How to Use:
- Provide each student, pair, or group with a Roll to Persuade mat
- Students use a paper clip spinner to decide if they are for or against the topic
- Students roll a dice to determine their topic
- Students use the recording organiser to brainstorm their ideas
- Students share and justify their arguments with a partner, group, or the class
Perfect for whole-class warm-ups, literacy rotations, early finishers, or as a lead-in to writing, this activity can be used independently, in pairs, or in small groups. Students stay engaged through the element of chance while developing the skills needed for persuasive writing.
A simple, low-prep way to get students talking, exploring ideas, and building strong arguments.
