Year 3 NAPLAN Writing Guide

A narrative tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end. It has characters, a setting, and a problem/solution.

Good narratives have: Characters + Setting + Problem + Solution = Great Story!

Introduce: Characters, Setting, and the Situation

"Once upon a time, in a small village near the forest, lived a brave young girl named Lily."

Write your beginning: Who is your character? Where are they?

Include: A problem or challenge for your character

"One day, Lily discovered that the forest animals were sad. The evil witch had cast a spell."

What problem will your character face?

Show: How the problem is solved

"Lily sang a beautiful song. The magic broke the witch's spell. Flowers bloomed everywhere!"

How does your character solve the problem?

"The dog ran." → "The energetic golden retriever sprinted joyfully across the meadow."

Instead of "The boy ran," try:

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