Narrative Writing Learning Wall | Bump It Up Wall (A–B–C Exemplars) | V9 Years 7–8

Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to create a Bump It Up wall that actually works? Not sure how to clearly show students the difference between an A, B and C narrative? This ready-to-use Narrative Writing Bump It Up Display takes the pressure off and does the heavy lifting for you: making writing success clear, visible, and achievable.

Why does this resource work?

Students don't improve just by receiving feedback. They improve when they can see, compare and understand quality.

This resource uses A, B and C narrative exemplars to:

✔ Make assessment expectations explicit
✔ Support powerful "Bump It Up" conversations
✔ Build student assessment literacy and self-assessment
✔ Bridge the gap between where students are and where they need to be

What's included in this resource?

This ready-to-print display gives you everything you need to create a high-impact narrative writing wall:

1. A, B & C Narrative Writing Exemplars

Aligned to Version 9 Years 7–8 achievement standards.

2. Clearly Structured Narrative Structure Tabs

Help students navigate each section of the narrative and understand how effective stories are constructed.

• Title
• Sizzling Start
• Complication
• Climax/Turning Point
• Powerful Ending

3. Editable + Print-and-Go Format

Customise to suit your assessment task or use immediately in your classroom.

How to use this in your classroom:

This resource is designed for maximum instructional impact, not just decoration.

Use it to:

• Model what an A response looks like (and why)
• Compare A–B–C responses with your class
• Run "Bump It Up" writing lessons
• Support feedback cycles and redrafting
• Strengthen assessment literacy and moderation conversations
• Help students set clear, achievable writing goals

Perfect For:

✔ Explicit Teaching of Narrative Writing
✔ Assessment Preparation
✔ Differentiation Across Ability Levels
✔ Building Student Confidence and Independence
✔ High-Impact Classrooms Focused on Clarity and Growth

From confusion to clarity. Help your students understand what quality narrative writing looks like, what makes it effective, and how to improve their own writing one step at a time.