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2021 NAPLAN Writing Sample
Every year, Jen McVeity (author and Seven Steps creator) sits the NAPLAN writing tests and reflects on how different and difficult it can be to write under test conditions.
NAPLAN Writing Samples and Exemplars
Narrative and persuasive writing exemplars to help you deconstruct great writing in your classroom.
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2019 NAPLAN Exemplar
‘The Gate’
Years 3 & 5 topic
- TEXT TYPE Narrative
- STEP All Steps
- RESOURCE TYPE Writing Samples & Exemplars
- GRADE 3–10
- RELATED ARTICLE The complete NAPLAN writing guide for teachers
2018 NAPLAN Exemplar
‘New Technology’
Years 7 & 9 topic
- TEXT TYPE Persuasive
- STEP All Steps
- RESOURCE TYPE Writing Samples & Exemplars
- GRADE 3–10
The complete NAPLAN writing guide for teachers
Prepare your students for the NAPLAN writing task by creating great writers.

2017 NAPLAN Exemplar
‘Which is better?’
Years 3 & 5 topic
- TEXT TYPE Persuasive
- STEP All Steps
- RESOURCE TYPE Writing Samples & Exemplars
- GRADE 3–10
2016 NAPLAN Exemplar
‘The Sign Said’
Years 7 & 9 topic
- TEXT TYPE Narrative
- STEP All Steps
- RESOURCE TYPE Writing Samples & Exemplars
- GRADE 3–10
2015 NAPLAN Exemplar
‘Try this activity’’
Years 3 & 5 topic
- TEXT TYPE Persuasive
- STEP All Steps
- RESOURCE TYPE Writing Samples & Exemplars
- GRADE 3–10
2015 NAPLAN Exemplar
‘Simply the best’’
Years 7 & 9 topic
- TEXT TYPE Persuasive
- STEP All Steps
- RESOURCE TYPE Writing Samples & Exemplars
- GRADE 3–10