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NAPLAN-style writing prompts for Years 7 and 9

Pick a prompt and write for about 40 minutes. They're in the style of the NAPLAN writing test for secondary students. Tap "Show tips" to see what a high-scoring response does.

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  1. 1."Mobile phones should be allowed in classrooms." Write to persuade your reader for or against.
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    Type: Persuasive
    State a clear position early. Build 3 well-developed arguments with evidence or examples. Address a counter-argument and rebut it. Use a range of sentence types and precise vocabulary. End with a conclusion that adds something, not just a repeat.
  2. 2.Write a narrative that begins with a message found in a bottle.
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    Type: Narrative
    Create tension early. Develop a character the reader cares about. Use a mix of short and long sentences to control pace. Show, don't tell, how characters feel. Aim for an ending that feels earned, with a twist or a reflection.
  3. 3."Every student should learn a second language." Do you agree? Write to persuade.
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    Type: Persuasive
    Use a strong hook (a question, fact or short story). Organise each paragraph around one main idea with a topic sentence. Use persuasive devices such as rhetorical questions, the rule of three and an appeal to the reader's future.
  4. 4.Write a narrative titled "The last day of summer".
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    Type: Narrative
    Focus on a single moment or day rather than a whole summer. Use vivid sensory detail and figurative language (simile, metaphor). Give the story a turning point. Check your punctuation of dialogue.
  5. 5."Schools should start later in the morning." Write to persuade your reader for or against.
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    Type: Persuasive
    Consider different groups (students, parents, teachers). Use reasons such as sleep, learning and family routines, with examples. Use connectives (furthermore, however, consequently) to link ideas. Finish with a call to action.

Answers: NAPLAN-style writing prompts for Years 7 and 9

  1. Persuasive. State a clear position early. Build 3 well-developed arguments with evidence or examples. Address a counter-argument and rebut it. Use a range of sentence types and precise vocabulary. End with a conclusion that adds something, not just a repeat.
  2. Narrative. Create tension early. Develop a character the reader cares about. Use a mix of short and long sentences to control pace. Show, don't tell, how characters feel. Aim for an ending that feels earned, with a twist or a reflection.
  3. Persuasive. Use a strong hook (a question, fact or short story). Organise each paragraph around one main idea with a topic sentence. Use persuasive devices such as rhetorical questions, the rule of three and an appeal to the reader's future.
  4. Narrative. Focus on a single moment or day rather than a whole summer. Use vivid sensory detail and figurative language (simile, metaphor). Give the story a turning point. Check your punctuation of dialogue.
  5. Persuasive. Consider different groups (students, parents, teachers). Use reasons such as sleep, learning and family routines, with examples. Use connectives (furthermore, however, consequently) to link ideas. Finish with a call to action.

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