Year 7 NAPLAN Writing Practice
High school writing demands higher standards. Master the art of sophisticated arguments and engaging narratives under time pressure.
The High School Shift
Year 7 is a major step up from Year 5. Markers are looking for maturity.
- Complexity: Exploring abstract concepts/themes.
- Vocabulary: Moving beyond simple adjectives to precise language.
- Structure: Experimenting with non-linear narratives or nuanced arguments.
Typing Expectations
Your typing speed is a competitive advantage.
- Speed Goal: Aim for 30+ words per minute.
- Accuracy: Use the editor to correct efficiently without auto-correct.
- Stamina: Maintaining focus for the full 42 minutes.
Mastering the Genres
Narrative Writing
Goal: Engage the reader emotionally.
- Character Arc: Show your protagonist changing or learning.
- Show, Don't Tell: "He clenched his fists" instead of "He was angry".
- Pacing: Slow down during key moments of tension.
Persuasive Writing
Goal: Convince with logic and rhetoric.
- Rhetorical Questions: Engage the reader directly.
- Rebuttal: Acknowledge and dismantle the opposing view.
- Call to Action: End with a powerful demand for change.
Year 7 Success Tips
Plan Your Rebuttal
In persuasive writing, addressing the counter-argument shows sophistication and boosts your score.
Edit for Flow
Use cohesive devices (However, Consequently, Furthermore) to link your paragraphs smoothly.
Manage Time
Don't get stuck on the intro. Spend 5 mins planning, 5 mins intro, 20 mins body, 5 mins conclusion, 7 mins editing.
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