ACER Test Preparation – Do’s and Don’ts of Narrative Writing

Test preparation is a journey full of ups and downs. Moreover, when a student has to prepare several different sections for one scholarship test, needless to say it becomes even more difficult. In the tight scheduled preparation journey Narrative Writing/Written Expression unintentionally becomes the most neglected section by most candidates. 

ACER Test preparation : Narrative Writing

As for your ACER Test preparation you certainly cannot ignore this part of the test.  Narrative Writing is a part of the Written Expression section. In the said section the student has to answer two extended response questions  based on the given stimulus. One extended response question generally consists of a persuasive piece/essay, and the other being the narrative writing piece.

The students get about 25 minutes to finish each piece of writing. Being able to think through, assimilate his/her thoughts, and finally pen an original piece maintaining structure, content, expression and grammatical mechanics isn’t an easy task. To be able to do it all under the exam pressure cannot be possible without sufficient practice and guidance for your ACER Test preparation.

What is Narrative Writing?

This specific type of creative writing form wherein a story is developed with all its elements, ie- setting, plot, character, dialogues from a given stimulus. Here, the only aim is to engage the readers with a convincing chain of thoughts and eventually convey a message.

Key features  to include in Narrative Writing practice during ACER test preparation

➨Develop well-rounded, distinguishable and convincing CHARACTERS

➨Create a PLOT with gripping and appealing storyline

➨Establish an agreeable SETTING that contributes to building the narrative

➨Introduce a CONFLICT, that becomes the primary driving force of your story

➨Provide a win-win RESOLUTION which puts an end to all confusion, chaos and conflict

➨Convey the THEME with end, which was covertly prevalent throughout

Things to consider while Narrative Writing practice during ACER test preparation

• Never let go of the Thought & Content in your piece. This is what determines the quality of the piece over quantity. This basically shows how well you develop in response to the provided stimulus.
  
• The Structure & Organisation of the ideas in sequence gives a cohesive form to the piece.
• The creativity and quality of the language depends on the Style, Expression & Mechanics. Effective and appropriate usage of the language in the right context with a good command over grammar, spelling, sentence structure and punctuation is what makes the writing piece a class apart.

Effective Tips for Narrative Writing during ACER Test preparation 

• Plan your piece before writing by quick brainstorming of ideas and outlining the plot
• Don’t just simply tell or narrate stuff, make it a point to paint a visual through your words in the reader’s minds 
• Try employing simple language enhancing techniques by using common figures of speech like personification, metaphor, and similes
• Find a consistent yet distinctive tone (comedy, drama, suspense) throughout the story
• Never, never, never forget to proofread to ensure a piece free of small spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.

Do’s and Don’ts for Narrative Writing for ACER Test preparation

How to improve your child’s Narrative Writing for ACER Test preparation?

• Regular practice of Narrative pieces with writing prompts/stimulus
• Timed practice of writing pieces following the above mentioned do’s and don’ts
• Last but definitely not the least by joining Selectivetrial ACER Test preparation courses and practice tests

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