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Student Writing Model
Musical Arts
The use of an authority’s quotation to open this editorial lends credibility to the writer’s opinion. Seventh-grader Jess backs up her position in subsequent paragraphs.
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Editorial
Theme:
Art
Education
Student Writing Model
Mir Pushed the Frontier of Space
This report is clearly focused around a specific thesis. It is evident from the writer’s voice that he is interested in and knowledgeable about the topic.
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Research Writing
Form:
Research Report
Theme:
Science
History
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.
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Form:
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Community
Freedom
Rights
People
Personality
FAQ Page
What are the steps of the writing process?
English Language Arts:
Writing Process
Prewriting
Writing
Revising
Editing
Publishing
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What is social and emotional intelligence?
21st Century Skills:
Collaborating
FAQ Page
What are the social and emotional needs of the brain?
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What are the basic emotions?
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What are ways to calm the brain and body?
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What are the modes and forms of writing?
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What are the standards for writing?
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What are 21st century skills?
21st Century Skills:
Learning Skills
Literacy Skills
Life Skills
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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
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How can I teach 21st century skills?
21st Century Skills:
Learning Skills
Literacy Skills
Life Skills
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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
FAQ Page
How can I form strong guiding questions?
21st Century Skills:
Inquiry Process
Questioning
Planning
Researching
Creating
Improving
Presenting
FAQ Page
How can I get students engaged in driving questions?
21st Century Skills:
Questioning
Inquiry Process
FAQ Page
How can students find answers to their questions?
21st Century Skills:
Inquiry Process
Questioning
Planning
Researching
Creating
Improving
Presenting
FAQ Page
How can students share what they find?
21st Century Skills:
Project-Based Learning
Writing Project
Graphing Project
Web Project
Performing Project
Audio-Visual Project
Community Project
Inquiry Process
FAQ Page
What is project-based learning?
21st Century Skills:
Project-Based Learning
Inquiry Process