Should libraries still be important today?

Year 5

Should libraries still be important today? is a free, NAPLAN-aligned persuasive writing resource for Year 5 students. It includes a position prompt, for-and-against planner, tiered vocabulary and persuasive devices mapped to the Australian Curriculum (AC9).

Year 5 AC9E5LY06 AC9E5LA02 AC9E5LA03 AC9E5LA05 AC9E5LA08 AC9E5LA04

Supports the Year 5 achievement standard (creating written texts).

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Should libraries still be important today? Libraries now offer books, tablets and community events, and they give people access to information and quiet spaces for study. Some people say digital resources mean we do not need libraries as much, and others say libraries help everyone, including people who cannot afford devices. What do you think?

Sentence starters

  1. Because I value fairness, I believe libraries should remain important places where everyone can learn.
  2. Do you agree that giving every student access to a quiet study space is a fair way to support learning?

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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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