Year 3 NAPLAN Writing Practice – Complete Guide
Writing can be the trickiest part of NAPLAN, but with the right practice, it can be fun and easy! This guide covers short writing tasks, creative prompts, story writing, and expert tips to help your child write clearly, confidently, and creatively. Use this page as the hub for all Year 3 writing practice.
Short Writing Tasks
Focus: Build strong sentence structure, clarity, and basic grammar.
- Write 3–5 sentences describing a picture.
- Answer “why” and “how” questions in short sentences.
- Check punctuation and spelling carefully.
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Finished a short writing task? Share one sentence in the comments below—we’d love to see your ideas!
Writing Prompts
Focus: Boost creativity, planning, and expression.
- Read the prompt carefully.
- Plan your ideas with 3–4 points.
- Write your answer in 5–8 sentences.
Sample Prompt: "Imagine you discovered a secret door in your school. What happens next?"
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Did you complete the prompt? Share one sentence from your story in the comments below!
Story Writing
Focus: Write a complete story with beginning, middle, and end.
- Plan your story: Decide characters, setting, and problem.
- Write the story: Start with a strong beginning, develop a middle, and finish with a clear ending.
- Edit: Check grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Example:
- Beginning: “One sunny morning, Mia found a mysterious map in her backyard…”
- Middle: “She followed the map and discovered…”
- Ending: “Finally, Mia realized the true treasure was…”
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Finished your story? Write a sentence or two in the comments—we can’t wait to celebrate your creativity!
Tips & Strategies
- Plan before you write.
- Use full stops, commas, and question marks correctly.
- Check spelling and punctuation carefully.
- Be creative—your ideas matter!
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Writing takes practice, and every attempt counts. Complete the exercises, share your sentences in the comments, and check back for new tasks and prompts each week. Parents, feel free to help your child and encourage them to participate—it’s a fun learning journey!
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