Year 7 writing · narrative · prompt 1
The last train
You catch the last train home, but it does not stop at your station. Write a story about the journey.
Ideas to get you started
- Who else is on board?
- Where is it going?
- How do you get back?
Planning tips
- Start in the middle of the action.
- Build suspense through setting details.
- Make the resolution grow from the character's choices.
42:000 words
NAPLAN gives Year 7 42 minutes for writing. Spend about 5 minutes planning first.
Write at least 20 words to see the checklist and the example.