Maximising Test Results - Preparing for NAPLAN*: Writing and Language Conventions- Year 8

The Maximising Test Results Preparing for NAPLAN* series provides teachers and parents with the opportunity to help Year 8 students improve their literacy skills in readiness for the Year 9 national tests.

Language Conventions

This book includes annotated work sheets and helpful tips (hints, traps, tricks and things to know) that will assist students to understand the test format and different questions styles. The attached CD-ROM includes: a PDF version of the title (ideal for use on the IWB), a bonus Year 9 literacy test paper and reading magazine, and a tips page for answering multiple choice questions.

Writing

In this book students are guided step-by-step through a range of writing tasks in each of the three focus areas: narrative, informative and persuasive. Included are detailed explanations of the purpose, structure, language features and text types of these genres, annotated writing samples and practice writing tasks. The attached CD-ROM includes: a PDF version of this complete title (ideal for use on the IWB), a bonus full test paper, and helpful tips for students when answering multiple choice questions.

Each book sold separately