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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.
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Caught in the Net
Kim’s essay uses narration and definition to focus on Internet addiction. This essay predates Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Skype, and smart phones. How has our definition of Internet addiction changed?
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My Favorite Pet
Adam, the first-grade writer of this model, uses his senses to describe his cat—fluffy, soft, fat. Readers can “see” and “feel” Buzz.
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How Much I Know About Space
Ryan tells what he learned on a visit to a space center.
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Sweet Spring
This writing has delightful details and a clear voice.
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Parrots
First-grader Traci begins and ends her report with a main idea about parrots: they are pretty, colorful birds.
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Happy Easter
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.
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Leaf Person
In Bowen’s story, he imagines himself as a leaf. He gives lots of details about being blown around by the wind.
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Ladybugs
This report was submitted by Brittany, a second grader. The ending of Brittany’s report shares exactly how she feels about her subject.
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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.
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Ant Poem
Second-grader Pheba wrote a small poem that tells in just a few words what her subject does and how she feels about it.
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If I Were President
Austin, the second-grade writer of this expository paragraph, introduces his subject—how to be a good president—in an interesting way.
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A Fable
This writing shows that the writer has a real grasp of the meaning of a fable. It has some delightful details.
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Winter Words
Jess uses his senses to describe winter in this poem.
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The Missing Coin
This story is well organized, and the sentences flow smoothly. There are lots of details and excellent word choices.
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Dear Ms. Nathan
The author’s personal voice comes through loud and clear in this friendly letter submitted by third-grader Andrea.
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Plastic, Paper, or Cloth?
This short persuasive paragraph is based on a model that third-grader Rachel submitted. She begins her writing in a way that makes the reader want to keep reading. The reader wants to find out what decision she is talking about.
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How to Make Boiled Eggs
This model of “How-To” writing is based on a model submitted by Dagmary. She has decided to list the steps in her recipe instead of putting them in paragraph form.
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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.
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Fire
Joey, the third-grade writer of this poem, uses personification when he says the smoke can “run up the chimney” and the “ashes dodge.”
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Hello, Spring!
Connor, a third grader, rhymes words in his poem about spring.
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Rules
This model is based on an essay submitted by fourth-grader Isabel. In the second paragraph, Isabel adds interest and humor to her writing by including her personal comments in parentheses.
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My Mother
Fourth-grader Abigail wrote an essay that describes how great her mother is. She includes both serious and fun reasons!
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My Favorite Place to Go
This model is based on an essay submitted by fourth-grader Mia. She uses some vivid verbs and sensory details—“devour juicy caramel-covered apples,” “crisp fall breeze,” “soft spring trickles of rain splashing the sidewalks,” “warm summer sun”—to help the reader experience her favorite place.