Australia · Year 7 entry

NSW Selective Writing free practice task with model response

Read the first task and its model response from paper 1 of our 20-paper NSW Selective Writing set, then download the 4-page PDF. These are original practice questions, not official past papers. Page updated 3 November 2026.

NSW Selective Writing free sample: the opening task
The opening task of paper 1
Download the free sample: first task and model response (PDF)

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Questions about this sample

What is in the NSW Selective Writing free sample?

The first task from paper 1 of the set, followed by a model response or step-by-step guidance. It is a 4-page PDF; this page shows the opening of it.

How many full NSW Selective Writing papers are there?

20 original papers for Year 6 students preparing for Year 7 selective entry. Each is 1 stimulus-based writing task in 30 minutes, with a worked solution for every question. Papers start at A$11.99 and download instantly as a PDF.

Are these official past papers?

No. The sample is taken from our own original practice paper and is not an official past paper or affiliated with any exam authority.