WRITING PRACTICE TOOL
INSTRUCTIONS
The Kiwi Kids News SMART Practice tool has been created to help students build confidence before they sit these assessments. This activities focus on the key skills students are likely to need in the writing test.
Our Writing tool covers the following areas – organising ideas, improving sentences, using correct punctuation and grammar, and choosing words that suit the purpose and audience.
Punctuation / Grammar
SMART Prep | Choose your quiz
SMART Prep | Choose your quiz
Writing Skills
Most people enjoy playing sports from time to time, but while some sports are safe, others can be very risky.
Think about a sport or activity that some people believe is too dangerous and should be banned. Decide whether you think the sport should be banned or allowed to continue.
Write a persuasive article for a school website. Persuade the reader either that the sport should be banned OR that the sport should be allowed to continue.
Remember to include reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Write your answer in the box below.
