naplan writing task : narrative
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Night (detail)Herbert Badham, 1956, oil on composition board, 45.3 x 37.6cm Purchased by the Trustees of Lismore Regional Gallery 1957
Naplan Writing Task : Narrative
Write a Mystery StoryA mystery story is a story with a plot that might involve a crime or other event that remains strangely puzzling, mysterious and uncertain until the story ends.
The theme of your story is: ‘Night’Your story might be about an adventure that happens late in the evening, a complication that takes place on a full moon, or a mysterious series of events that take place. Let your story be inspired by the visual qualities of Badham’s painting.
Think about:• The characters in your story• When and where your story takes place• The complication or problem and how it is solved• How the story ends
Remember to:• Plan your story before you start• Choose your words carefully• Write in sentences• Check and edit your writing• Pay attention to your spelling, punctuation and paragraphs
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