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Writing Topic
Dear Senator
Minilesson
Elaborating in a Food Review
Help students practice elaboration.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers
Help students see from readers' perspectives.
Writing Topic
My favorite neighbor
Writing Topic
Why weekends need to be longer
Writing Topic
How could TV be better?
Writing Topic
Why parents should be honest with their kids
Writing Topic
Rights that kids in my grade should have
Writing Topic
Why I deserve a larger allowance
Blog Post
15 Awesome Persuasive Writing Prompts
Writing Topic
Finally, a good assembly
Writing Topic
What's good about hard work?
Writing Topic
My favorite singer(s)
Student Writing Model
Cheating in America
In this problem and solution essay, sixth-grade writer Nicholas grabs the reader’s attention with some “shocking statistics” that identify the problem. The essay closes with some possible solutions as well as a point to ponder.
Student Writing Model
Summer: 15 Days or 2 1/2 Months?
Jordan wants to have a nice, long summer at the end of seventh grade; her persuasive essay makes that quite evident with several points that support her opinion through the use of statistics, comparison, and expert testimony.
Student Writing Model
Hang Up and Drive
A surprise comparison opens this editorial by eighth grade student Jessie, drawing readers in. Her position on the subject becomes evident early in the essay.
Student Writing Model
Musical Arts
The use of an authority’s quotation to open this editorial lends credibility to the writer’s opinion. Seventh-grader Jess backs up her position in subsequent paragraphs.