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Student Writing Model
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?
Student Writing Model
Internet Plagiarism
Dan writes a problem-solution essay that focuses on one of the great temptations of the digital age: stealing intellectual property via the Internet. The essay begins by explaining the problem in detail and then shifts to recommending a set of solutions.
Student Writing Model
It’s a Boy!
This model recounts an embarrassing public experience that provided the writer with new insight into teen pregnancy, single parenthood, and social stigmas. The voice of the piece shows the writer's personality and easily connects with readers. Many vivid details make the experience come to life.
Student Writing Model
The Climb
Amy, the author of this personal narrative, effectively uses voice to convey the fear she feels as she ascends a path to an area above a 100-ft. waterfall. Her expert choice of words helps to paint a beautiful picture of her surroundings.
Student Writing Model
Adam’s Train of Ghosts
In this vintage essay, Abigail expresses her thoughts and feelings about the songwriter and lead singer of the band the Counting Crows, who are still making music a quarter century on. She analyzes the themes in Adam Duritz’s songs from the '90's and offers her interpretation of symbolism present in them.
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My Interpretation of The Joy Luck Club
Amy Tan’s book The Joy Luck Club explores the relationships between four Chinese American daughters and their often-misunderstood, more traditional Chinese mothers. By sharing quotations from the book, Fawn, the author of this literary analysis, intends to show how, as they grew up, the daughters came to understand, respect, and appreciate their mothers more.
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
My Trip to Mexico
Many details are included in this writing, and a personal tone emerges. The piece has a clear beginning, middle, and ending.
Student Writing Model
A Happy Day
This writing shows the feelings of the writer and is well organized.
Student Writing Model
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.
Student Writing Model
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.
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
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.
Student Writing Model
Leaf Person
In Bowen’s story, he imagines himself as a leaf. He gives lots of details about being blown around by the wind.