Genre
Are you nailing the style of writing you've been asked to do? Whether it's a narrative, persuasive text, or something else, how well can you match the expected structure and purpose?
Unleash your inner wordsmith with ICAS Writing
Calling all storytellers, poets, and aspiring writers! Put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and craft something creative, taken online, at your own school.
- Year levels
- Standard 3 – Upper 6
- Test window
- To be confirmed
- Time
- 35 min
- Format
- One extended piece of writingTaken online at school
What's assessed?
In ICAS Writing, students tackle different forms of writing—narratives, arguments, descriptions, and more. You'll be tested on how well you can craft different types of texts that fit the genre.
- Judged by the same fair and consistent marking scheme.
- Students of all ages get to show off their writing skills.
- Primary or high school, everyone is assessed on a level playing field.
Unleash your inner wordsmith!
ICAS Writing is your chance to shine by putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and crafting creative masterpieces.
Whether you're writing your first adventure tale or mastering persuasive essays, there is a place for you.
What does the marking scheme check?
The marking scheme checks for three main things.
Textual Grammar
Can you organize your ideas clearly? This looks at how smoothly your writing flows, including sentence structure, paragraphing, and the overall organization.
Syntax & Punctuation
Precision matters! This checks how well you use punctuation, spelling, and grammar to create polished and professional work.
Why enter ICAS Writing?
It's not just about writing an essay or story.
Show your creativity
Show off your creativity, logic, and imagination. Students get to express themselves in a unique way.
Sharpen your technique
Sharpen your writing techniques, and maybe even discover a passion for words.
Practise everything
Practise everything from using vivid descriptions to crafting the perfect argument.
Ready to write?
Whether you're in primary school writing your first adventure tale or a high school student mastering persuasive essays, everyone's work is assessed on a level playing field.
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