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    Student Writing Model

    The Racist Warehouse

    This personal narrative by eighth-grader Alicia presents an engaging voice. Read the essay and notice how Alicia’s personality comes through; she obviously cares about her subject. Her use of details gives the reader a clear picture of the characters and environment in this account of Alicia’s first encounter with racism.

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Community
    Freedom
    Rights
    People
    Personality

    Student Writing Model

    Giving Life

    This is a very moving narrative about a difficult experience. Sharing what she learned from this friendship makes an effective conclusion.

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Friends
    Health
    Life

    Student Writing Model

    The Great Paw Paw

    Charlotte, the seventh-grade writer of this model, organizes her essay into paragraphs that describe different aspects of her subject. The closing leaves the reader with a clear idea of the important place her grandfather holds in her memory.

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Family
    Love
    Life
    Fun
    Home
    Play

    Student Writing Model

    A Cowboy's Journal

    Eighth grader Shelley imagines she is a cowboy in the old West as she writes this journal entry. She includes historical details that add a realistic touch to the writing.

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Fictionalized Journal Entry
    Theme: 
    Work
    Occupation
    History

    Writing Topic

    What a family member taught me

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Personal Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Explanatory Writing
    Form: 
    Journal
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Personal Essay
    Theme: 
    Family
    Education

    Writing Topic

    If I lived back in history

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Fictionalized Journal Entry
    Story
    Theme: 
    Work
    Occupation
    History

    Writing Topic

    A time that was just not fair

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Personal Narrative
    Story
    Play
    Theme: 
    Community
    Freedom
    Rights

    Writing Topic

    A narrow escape from trouble

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Story
    Play
    Theme: 
    Life
    Rules
    Friends
    Family
    Health

    Writing Topic

    What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Explanatory Essay
    Theme: 
    Rules
    Friends
    Family
    Life

    Writing Topic

    My first friend

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Friends
    Play
    Life

    Writing Topic

    A visit to a relative's house

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Family
    Travel
    Life
    People

    Writing Topic

    When I was lost

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Life
    Rules
    Family
    Health

    Writing Topic

    My idea of a fun weekend

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Explanatory Essay
    Theme: 
    Play
    Travel
    Friends
    Family
    Fun
    Recreation

    Writing Topic

    A school field trip

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Explanatory Essay
    Theme: 
    Education
    Travel
    Play

    Writing Topic

    I've done something that no one else has done

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Explanatory Essay
    Theme: 
    Goals
    Work
    Life
    People

    Writing Topic

    A typical lunch hour

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Explanatory Essay
    Theme: 
    Food
    Friends
    Education

    Writing Topic

    If only I would have listened!

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Story
    Play
    Poem
    Theme: 
    Rules
    Family
    Education

    Writing Topic

    A memorable bus ride

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Travel
    Education
    Transportation
    Vehicles

    Writing Topic

    My first concert

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Music
    Friends
    Family
    Play

    Writing Topic

    The most fun I've had recently

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Play
    Friends
    Fun
    Recreation
    Sports

    Writing Topic

    My participation in an activity outside of school

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Explanatory Essay
    Personal Essay
    Theme: 
    Life
    Play
    Family
    Sports
    Exercise

    Writing Topic

    The worst food I ever ate

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Persuasive Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Opinion Essay
    Theme: 
    Food
    Health
    Medicine
    Life

    Writing Topic

    Summer in a cabin by a lake

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Life
    Play
    Family

    Writing Topic

    We couldn't stop laughing!

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Story
    Play
    Poem
    Theme: 
    Friends
    Play
    Life

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