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Student Writing Model
I Am Latvia
The author’s approach to this report is fresh and original; speaking as the country makes the paper very readable.
Student Writing Model
The Aloha State
The details in this report are presented in an organized manner, and the writer’s strong feelings for Hawaii come through in her writing voice.
Student Writing Model
Unique Wolves
Sixth-grader Bryan wrote this report after visiting a wolf park in Battle Ground, Indiana.
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Mir Pushed the Frontier of Space
This report is clearly focused around a specific thesis. It is evident from the writer’s voice that he is interested in and knowledgeable about the topic.
Student Writing Model
Rosa Parks
This historical profile presents accurate information about a famous person and is written in an active, lively manner. Alita, the writer, immersed herself in the life of Rosa Parks until she could “feel” the person and events. She found ways to communicate these feelings to readers.
Student Writing Model
The Killer Bean
This report is timely, revealing, and engaging; it flows smoothly with effective transitions between paragraphs. The author has clearly gained a thorough understanding of the subject.
Student Writing Model
Parrots
First-grader Traci begins and ends her report with a main idea about parrots: they are pretty, colorful birds.
Student Writing Model
Ladybugs
This report was submitted by Brittany, a second grader. The ending of Brittany’s report shares exactly how she feels about her subject.
Student Writing Model
Horses
Second-grade writer Kirsten shares many interesting facts in her report. Notice how she ties everything together by mentioning the horse’s good eyesight in both the first and last paragraphs.
Student Writing Model
Cheetahs
The beginning paragraph of this writer's report invites the reader to keep going. The details show that she knows a lot about cheetahs.
Student Writing Model
Height-Challenged German Shepherd
Layton, a fifth grader, grabs the reader’s attention with a couple of questions and a clear picture of what he is planning to talk about in his report. Notice the effective use of humor in the final paragraph.
Student Writing Model
Deer Don’t Need to Flee to Stay Trouble-Free!
Dylan, the fourth-grade writer of this model, concludes the report by repeating the main points he explained in the body.
Student Writing Model
The Incredible Egg
Hannah’s seventh-grade science class tried an experiment involving an egg, vinegar, corn syrup, and water. Her observations include not only the outcomes of the different steps in the procedure, but also her personal reactions to the experiment.