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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.
Student Writing Model
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.
Blog Post
Celebrating Presidents' Day in the Primary Grades
Student Writing Model
Grandpa, Chaz, and Me
Cody, a fourth grader, writes about his wish that his little brother could have known their grandfather.
Student Writing Model
The Day I Took the Spotlight
Fifth-grader Kelli begins this personal narrative with a question that captures the reader’s interest.
Books
In Focus (Grades K-2) Premium Edition
Premium Edition
This is a digital product. Price listed is for 40 student seats plus 1 teacher seat. Learn More.
See also In Focus Online 3–5 and 6–8.
Also consider the print edition.
Books
In Focus (Grades K-2) Standard Edition
Standard Edition
See also In Focus Online 3–5 and 6–8.
Also consider the print edition.