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What was the 2019 NAPLAN writing stimulus?
The 2019 NAPLAN writing task required students to construct a cohesive written argument that was engaging and persuasive, including the use of a range of persuasive devices. Much of our education debate is given to arguing whether phonics or balanced literacy is best for teaching children how to read.
How can I improve my NAPLAN writing?
NAPLAN cheat sheet: Score better on the writing test with this step-by-step guide
- Memorise the list of Difficult and Challenging Spelling Words and sprinkle them throughout the paper.
- If you are not sure how to spell a word, do not use it.
- Repeat the language and ideas in the Writing Task throughout the paper.
What does NAPLAN look for in writing?
The 10 criteria against which persuasive writing is assessed are: audience, text structure, ideas, persuasive devices, vocabulary, cohesion, paragraphing, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling. The text type will be revealed on the day of assessment.
What is a writing stimulus?
In the writing tests, students are provided with a ‘writing stimulus’ (sometimes called a prompt – an idea or topic) and asked to write a response in a particular text type. Students are tested on either narrative writing or persuasive writing.
What is stimulus writing?
One type of writing prompt you might see on the ISEB is called a picture stimulus. This is when the test gives you a picture or an illustration and asks you to create a story based on what you see. It is called a picture stimulus because it stimulates, or encourages, you to write.
How many sentences are in a writing prompt?
1-3 sentences
What is a prompt? A prompt consists of 1-3 sentences raising an issue, or asking a question that you will have to respond to in an essay.
How do you write a stimulus story?
How to Use Your Creative Writing Stimulus
- Plan time for discussion and debate.
- Record key points made by students.
- Write up any questions they have.
- Make sure they can all see the resource clearly.
- Use different senses to describe it.
- Let them touch objects.
What is a stimulus picture?
A picture stimulus represents one complete screen of graphics. Conceptually a picture stimulus is a collection of graphic elements, called picture parts, that are displayed at different locations on the screen.