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The theme of my favorite story is . . .
Student Writing Model
The Terror of Kansas
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?”
Writing Topic
The tallest, the deepest, the longest, the biggest
Books
The Social Studies Writer
Writing Assessment Model
The Snow Leopard
Student Writing Model
The Sled Run
This author brings excitement to her story when she paints a picture of her friend sprawled like a spider.
Writing Assessment Model
The Sled Run
Video
The Seven C's of Argumentation
Books
The Science Writer
Writing Topic
The rules we follow
Student Writing Model
The Racist Warehouse
This personal narrative by eighth-grader Alicia presents an engaging voice. Read the essay and notice how Alicia’s personality comes through; she obviously cares about her subject. Her use of details gives the reader a clear picture of the characters and environment in this account of Alicia’s first encounter with racism.
Writing Assessment Model
The Power of Water
Writing Assessment Model
The Platypus
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The Person I Want to Be
Video
The Pedagogy Behind Inquire
Writing Topic
The parade
Writing Topic
The next wave of social media
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The music that moves me most
Writing Topic
The most fun I've had recently
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The most fascinating things I learned
Student Writing Model
The Missing Coin
This story is well organized, and the sentences flow smoothly. There are lots of details and excellent word choices.
Books
The Math Writer
Writing Topic
The last time I cried
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.