Author(s): Shelley Ann Wake
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 168
Publisher: Test Mate Learning Resources Australia
Language: English
Date Published: 2018-01-30
Dimensions: 203 x 254 x 9mm
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Illustrations: Illustrations, black and white

This guided workbook will develop all the skills needed for effective narrative writing and give students practice creating a wide range of narrative texts.

The first section contains sets of exercises and writing prompts that will develop narrative writing skills. The second section gives students practice applying the skills by writing a wide range of narrative texts. The third section provides narrative writing prompts just like those on the NAPLAN Writing tests.

Section 1: Developing Narrative Writing Skills
- 11 sets of exercises and writing prompts develop all the key skills required
- focused sets develop key narrative writing skills one by one
- covers sequence, plot, setting, characterisation, theme, dialogue, and descriptions
- each set introduces the skill, guides students to complete a task, and then provides independent practice
- examples, guided tasks, and hints teach students how to produce effective writing
- additional warm-up exercises prepare students for each set

Section 2: Applying Narrative Writing Skills
- 10 sets of writing prompts allow students to apply narrative writing skills
- each set focuses on one style or one genre of narrative writing
- includes practice writing personal narratives, diary entries, letters, science fiction, adventure stories, mystery stories, and more
- hints and tips guide students through the tasks

Section 3: NAPLAN Writing Prompts
- 10 writing prompts give students experience completing NAPLAN-style writing tasks
- each writing prompt has the same format as those on the NAPLAN Writing test
- writing prompts cover a wide range of topics

Key Benefits
- develops the narrative writing skills described in the Australian Curriculum
- focusing on each skill one by one encourages strong skill development
- students apply skills by writing complete texts in different styles and genres
- examples, guided tasks, and hints guide students through the tasks
- planning activities help students learn the process for creating focused, well-organised, and effective opinion pieces
- helps prepare students for narrative writing tasks on the NAPLAN Writing tests