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Student Writing Model
My Dad
Dylan, a second-grade writer, shares his very personal feelings in an honest, direct way. His first and last sentences tell the whole story; and the middle sentences give the reader important, heartfelt details about Dylan’s experience.
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The Horrible Day
This is a fun story with lots of details.
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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.
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.