About These Prompts
Generate NAPLAN narrative prompts in all three formats — stimulus image descriptions, opening line prompts, and title-only prompts. Our AI creates age-appropriate prompts that encourage imaginative storytelling with a clear orientation, complication, and resolution, matched to NAPLAN narrative marking criteria.
Prompt Formats
Example Prompts
"Opening line: 'The last person on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock at the door.' Continue the story. (Year 9)"
"Title prompt: The Swap. Write a story inspired by this title. (Year 5)"
"Opening line: 'Nobody believed her, but Maya knew what she had seen.' Write a story beginning with this sentence. (Year 7)"
"Title prompt: Left Behind. Write a narrative about being left behind — or leaving someone else behind. (Year 7)"
"Opening line: 'It was supposed to be an ordinary Tuesday.' Write a story beginning with this sentence. (Year 3)"
"Title prompt: The Find. Write a story about something — or someone — being discovered. (Year 5)"
NAPLAN Marking Criteria
Orientation
The story establishes character, setting, and situation clearly at the opening.
Complication
A central problem, conflict, or turning point drives the narrative forward.
Resolution
The complication is resolved in a satisfying or meaningful way.
Character
Characters are developed with distinct voices, motivations, and reactions.
Setting
The setting is evoked with sensory detail and contributes to atmosphere.
Vocabulary
Language choices are deliberate — strong verbs, precise nouns, effective figurative language.
Sentence Variety
Short sentences for impact, longer sentences for pace. Varied openings and structures.
Cohesion
The narrative flows logically. Paragraphs are sequenced to build tension and interest.
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