NAPLAN+Preparation

==  Please note that NAPLAN Testing will commence on the following dates:   Tuesday 13th May - Period 1: Language Conventions Test   Tuesday 13th May - Period 2: Writing Test (Persuasive) Wednesday 14th May - Period 1: Reading Test Thursday 15th May - Period 1: Numeracy Test (With Calculator)  Thursday 15th May - Period 2: Numeracy Test (Without Calculator) =Things to think about in the lead up:= __Equipment__: =__During the Test__:=
 * **Pencil (HB or 2B)**
 * **Eraser**
 * **Calculator**
 * **Water Bottle (Clear / NO Stickers)**
 * Test conditions (silence)
 * Read through the test paper
 * Pace yourself
 * Skip a question if you are stuck (go back to it at the end, if you have time)

=__During the Writing Test__:=
 * **Pick a side / take a position** - it is a persuasive piece, you need to argue FOR or AGAINST something
 * Plan
 * Paragraph
 * Use capital letters and full stops