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New question in 2011 Writing test

In the 2011 Naplan Writing test, students will now be asked to write in a persuasive style, rather than a narrative.

In previous NAPLAN Writing tests, students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 were required to write in a narrative style. Basically, they had to write a story.

Under a persuasive style of writing, the writer must convince someone of his or her point of view or opinion.

For example, a student may be asked whether reading books or watching TV is better.  The student would present their opinion on this topic and reasoning behind it.

The decision to change from narrative to persuasive was made by all Australian Education Ministers at a  Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA) meeting held on April 15, 2010.