NAPLAN Writing Task 2014
This is the writing task presented to Australian students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in 2014.
Change a rule or law
Rules and laws tells us what we can and cannot do. Choose a rule or law that you think needs to change.
It could be a home or school rule. It could be a rule of a game or sport. It could be a law that everyone has to follow. The change should make the rule or law better.
Write to convince a reader why this rule or law should be changed.
* Start with an introduction.
An introduction lets a reader know what you are going to write about.
* Write your opinion on the topic.
Give reasons for your opinion.
Explain your reasons.
* Finish with a conclusion.
A conclusion sums up your reasons so that a reader is convinced of your opinion.
Remember to:
* plan your writing
* use paragraphs to organise your ideas
* write in sentences
* choose your words carefully to convince a reader of your opinion
* pay attention to your spelling and punctuation
* check and edit your writing so it is clear.
Change a rule or law
Rules and laws tells us what we can and cannot do. Choose a rule or law that you think needs to change.
It could be a home or school rule. It could be a rule of a game or sport. It could be a law that everyone has to follow. The change should make the rule or law better.
Write to convince a reader why this rule or law should be changed.
* Start with an introduction.
An introduction lets a reader know what you are going to write about.
* Write your opinion on the topic.
Give reasons for your opinion.
Explain your reasons.
* Finish with a conclusion.
A conclusion sums up your reasons so that a reader is convinced of your opinion.
Remember to:
* plan your writing
* use paragraphs to organise your ideas
* write in sentences
* choose your words carefully to convince a reader of your opinion
* pay attention to your spelling and punctuation
* check and edit your writing so it is clear.