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Student Writing Model
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.
Level:
Grade 2
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Theme:
Government
Goals
Student Writing Model
One Great Book
This book review is well organized and shares interesting details related to the book.
Level:
Grade 2
Mode:
Response to Literature
Form:
Book Review
Theme:
Books
Animals
Student Writing Model
A Fable
This writing shows that the writer has a real grasp of the meaning of a fable. It has some delightful details.
Level:
Grade 2
Mode:
Creative Writing
Form:
Story
Theme:
Animals
Life
Student Writing Model
Winter Words
Jess uses his senses to describe winter in this poem.
Level:
Grade 2
Mode:
Creative Writing
Form:
Poem
Theme:
Environment
Seasons
Nature
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.
Level:
Grade 2
Mode:
Creative Writing
Form:
Story
Theme:
Imagination
Money
Holidays
Blog Post
Celebrating Presidents' Day in the Primary Grades
English Language Arts:
Reading
Writing
21st Century Skills:
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Researching
Blog Post
Developing Fluent Readers
English Language Arts:
Reading
21st Century Skills:
Reading
Blog Post
Improve SEL Through Literature
English Language Arts:
Reading
FAQ Page
What are the steps of the writing process?
English Language Arts:
Writing Process
Prewriting
Writing
Revising
Editing
Publishing
FAQ Page
What is social and emotional intelligence?
21st Century Skills:
Collaborating
FAQ Page
What are the social and emotional needs of the brain?
FAQ Page
What are the basic emotions?
FAQ Page
What are ways to calm the brain and body?
FAQ Page
What are the modes and forms of writing?
FAQ Page
What are the standards for writing?
FAQ Page
What are 21st century skills?
21st Century Skills:
Learning Skills
Literacy Skills
Life Skills
FAQ Page
What are learning skills?
21st Century Skills:
Learning Skills
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Problem Solving
Communicating
Collaborating
Building Arguments
FAQ Page
What are life skills?
21st Century Skills:
Life Skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Social Skills
Productivity
Leadership
FAQ Page
How can I teach 21st century skills?
21st Century Skills:
Learning Skills
Literacy Skills
Life Skills
FAQ Page
How are projects and project-based learning different?
21st Century Skills:
Project-Based Learning
Inquiry Process
Learning Skills
Literacy Skills
Life Skills
FAQ Page
What are the keys to successful project-based programs?
21st Century Skills:
Project-Based Learning
Writing Project
Graphing Project
Web Project
Performing Project
Audio-Visual Project
Community Project
Inquiry Process
FAQ Page
How can students plan their projects?
21st Century Skills:
Project-Based Learning
Inquiry Process
Planning
Improving
FAQ Page
How can we evaluate projects?
21st Century Skills:
Project-Based Learning
Inquiry Process
Planning
Improving
FAQ Page
How can students use Inquire for PBL?
21st Century Skills:
Project-Based Learning
Writing Project
Graphing Project
Web Project
Performing Project
Audio-Visual Project
Community Project
Inquiry Process