🏫 Year 7–8 End-of-Year Writing Exam Practice
⏰ Time: 50–60 minutes
📝 Total Marks: 30
✍️ Instructions
Choose ONE of the two prompts below.
Spend 10 minutes planning, 35–40 minutes writing, and 5–10 minutes editing.
Write about 250–300 words.
Use paragraphs, correct punctuation, and interesting vocabulary.
🅰️ Prompt 1 — Narrative Writing
> “The day everything changed.”
Write a story about a moment that changed someone’s life — big or small. It could be a personal challenge, a discovery, or something unexpected that happened one ordinary day.
Focus on describing feelings, setting, and the turning point.
🅱️ Prompt 2 — Persuasive Writing
> “Social media does more harm than good.”
Write a persuasive piece expressing your opinion.
Try to convince the reader by using clear arguments, examples, and persuasive language.
Use the PEEL structure (Point, Evidence, Explain, Link) for each paragraph.
📄 Planning Page
Choose your prompt and plan below:
My chosen task: ________________________
Brainstorm Ideas:
Structure Plan:
Paragraph Main Idea Notes / Key Phrases
Introduction
Body 1
Body 2
(Optional Body 3)
Conclusion
Vocabulary ideas:
🧾 Marking Rubric (30 marks total)
Criteria Excellent (5) Good (4) Developing (3) Emerging (1–2)
Ideas & Content (5) Ideas are original, detailed, and engaging. Ideas are clear and relevant. Some ideas, but not developed. Limited or unclear ideas.
Structure & Organisation (5) Strong intro, clear paragraphs, effective ending. Mostly organised; logical flow. Some structure, but uneven. Lacks clear structure.
Language & Vocabulary (5) Wide, precise word choice; vivid descriptions. Good range; some strong words. Simple or repetitive language. Limited vocabulary.
Sentence Structure (5) Excellent variety of sentences and transitions. Mostly varied and correct. Some variety, a few errors. Repetitive or confusing.
Grammar & Punctuation (5) Almost no errors; fluent writing. Mostly correct, minor slips. Several noticeable errors. Frequent mistakes hinder meaning.
Engagement / Voice (5) Confident, clear voice; fits purpose & audience. Appropriate tone. Some awareness of audience. Inconsistent or flat tone.
Total: ____ / 30
Teacher Comments:
💡 Extension (Optional Homework or Extra Credit)
Rewrite your piece from a different perspective (another character or opposing viewpoint).
Create a title and one-sentence summary that captures the heart of your writing.
Record yourself reading your story or argument aloud to check flow and expression.