Written for NCEA Level 1 2024 Curriculum Authors : Susan Battye, David Wort and Jo Hayes

Total of 5 Credits - Common Assessment Master the skills needed to succeed in the AS 1.3 Writing assessment with our comprehensive workbook. We’ll explain the Standard and the spelling and grammar requirements.

Whether you prefer creative or formal writing, our workbook allows you to work to your strengths, although your teacher may also offer valuable guidance. With a range of different types of writing to try, you’ll be in the best position to achieve the results you deserve. Your path to success begins here.

This workbook contains a large number of write-on student tasks designed to help students practise the skills necessary to develop a deeper understanding in this area of the New Zealand English curriculum. Students will also find detailed instruction boxes, glossaries and other resources that will develop the ideas, vocabulary and processes needed to gain a high level pass in the external assessment for this Standard. 

Topics Covered in this Workbook Include :

Understanding the Standard  Spelling and Punctuation Creative Writing - Structure of Texts

• Viewpoints - Inner Thoughts - Mood Techniques - Narrative Writing
• Descriptive Writing - Writing Poetry - Person Writing - Proof-Reading Formal Writing - Structure of Texts - Key Facts - Fact and Opinions Formal Writing - Be Convincing
• Essay Structure - The Essay - The Review - Letter to the Editor
• A Report - Example Essay - Example Review

Sigma's workbook 'AS 1.3 Writing' is best bought before the standard is taught at school and used throughout this time as a resource. Alternatively, the workbook will make an excellent independent study resource.

Sigma Publications Ltd produces write-on educational workbooks based on the New Zealand curriculum. We specialise in the skills-based core subjects of Mathematics and English. We have workbooks available for Years 3 to 13 in both subjects including NCEA secondary level books.