The Age
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·3 hours ago
NAPLAN writing students score high by using figurative language effectively
Researchers found that top-scoring NAPLAN writing students frequently used figurative language, challenging the marking criteria's emphasis on basic elements like spelling and sentence structure. Dr. Damon Thomas reported that 25% of high-scoring year 3 students' words were figurative. This oversight risks misleading teachers about the importance of storytelling techniques in narrative writing.
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