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NAPLAN Writing Samples
2022 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.
Jen McVeity’s 2022 NAPLAN exemplars
Primary and Secondary
- ‘Brave’ (Year 3 & 5): Narrative genre
- ‘The Journey’ (Year 7 & 9): Narrative genre
See Jen’s full unedited writing submission which also includes:
- Jen’s planning
- Jen’s response and the edits she made in the final 5 minutes
- Results (supplied by a NAPLAN marker)
- Jen’s insights
- Top Tips for making the most of the time available for planning, writing and editing.
2022 NAPLAN Writing Sample. Narrative text. Year 3, Year 5, Year 7, Year 9
Download Jen's NAPLAN 2022 Exemplars
NAPLAN Writing Samples and Exemplars
Narrative and persuasive writing exemplars to help you deconstruct great writing in your classroom.
 See how the Seven Steps help structure and enhance a NAPLAN response. | Gain valuable insights into the planning, writing and editing of a text under NAPLAN test conditions. | Analyse the markers comments about what was done well and what could be improved. |
2021 NAPLAN Exemplar
‘Following Tracks’
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
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
A simple guide to NAPLAN writing
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
NAPLAN Writing Success
Resource Packs and Video Guides
Help your students approach the NAPLAN writing test with confidence!
Workshop One: Seven Steps to Transform Writing
Your perfect start to teaching the Seven Steps
Learn how to break down writing and build up student confidence.
