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Fifth-grader Ashley begins her story in the middle of the action. After the first paragraph, the reader is hooked and needs to know . . . “What happens next?”

This story is well organized, and the sentences flow smoothly. There are lots of details and excellent word choices.

Fifth-grader Tommy includes lots of details in a story that leads up to a surprise ending.

This model is based on an original story submitted by Elise, a sixth-grade writer. Note how she uses dialogue and details to bring her characters to life.

In Bowen’s story, he imagines himself as a leaf. He gives lots of details about being blown around by the wind.

Elliot, a fifth grader, submitted the model that this narrative is based on. Elliot shares the details of his personal experience in chronological order, just as they happened. He ends his narrative with good feelings about his dog.

Sixth-grade student Laura wrote this fantasy in which the “storybook” voice sets the tone appropriately.

This model is based on a story submitted by first-grader Ashley. Her story has a main character with a problem. The problem is solved in an interesting way.

Erin, fifth grade, tells her story from the point of view of her cat. The closing lines bring this adventure full circle.

Opening with a quotation is a great way to begin a book review. Kelsey, the author, summarizes the plot well without giving away the whole story, and she shows genuine enthusiasm for the story.

This writing shows that the writer has a real grasp of the meaning of a fable. It has some delightful details.