Is typing better than handwriting?

Year 4

Is typing better than handwriting? is a free, NAPLAN-aligned persuasive writing resource for Year 4 students. It includes a position prompt, for-and-against planner, tiered vocabulary and persuasive devices mapped to the Australian Curriculum (AC9).

Year 4 AC9E4LY06 AC9E4LA02 AC9E4LA03 AC9E4LA06 AC9E4LA11 AC9E4LA04

Supports the Year 4 achievement standard (creating written texts).

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Should we type on tablets instead of handwriting in class? Some people say typing is faster and easier to edit, and it can keep notes looking neat. Other people say handwriting helps me remember ideas and practise neat cursive, and it can feel more personal. What do you think, should we use tablets more, stick to handwriting, or use both in Year 4 lessons?

Sentence starters

  1. Because I think tablets help us work faster, I believe we should use them for some lessons.
  2. Do you agree that learning to type is as important as learning to write by hand?

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What's in the full resource

  • For and Against Planner
  • Argument Brainstorming
  • Vocabulary Support
  • Sentence Starters
  • Persuasive Device Bank
  • Writing Challenges
  • Sentence Variety
  • Counterargument and Rebuttal
  • Writing Checklist
  • Reflective Questions
  • Collaborative Writing Ideas
  • Printable teacher and student PDFs

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