Writing

The Writing Test asks students to write two pieces of writing (150-350 words) in response to writing prompts. The two pieces will be different text types, and one will be in a formal tone. 

Text types may include (but are not limited to): letters, reports, articles, blog posts, profiles, descriptions, explanations, and opinions.

Ākonga will also answer some multiple-choice questions relating to written language conventions such as spelling, sentence construction, and punctuation.

Students whose writing was clearly at or above the standard demonstrated strengths in: 

• making sure their writing directly addressed the purpose and audience as required by the task 

• adding appropriate details to develop and support their ideas 

• adopting an appropriate and convincing writer ‘position’

• structuring their writing clearly and appropriately 

• selecting and using language that showed a clear understanding of the intended reader 

• using writing conventions accurately. 

Practice activities

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