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A song that means a lot to me
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Why my mom and dad are the greatest
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Jet Bikes
Fifth-grader Ethan moves the reader smoothly through his personal narrative with transition words like first, then, also, so far, and when.
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Rules
This model is based on an essay submitted by fourth-grader Isabel. In the second paragraph, Isabel adds interest and humor to her writing by including her personal comments in parentheses.
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My Mother
Fourth-grader Abigail wrote an essay that describes how great her mother is. She includes both serious and fun reasons!
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Ann
Kendra, a fourth grader, submitted this model in which she shares a very personal experience.
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Indy’s Life Story
Elliot, a fifth grader, submitted the model that this narrative is based on. Elliot shares the details of his personal experience in chronological order, just as they happened. He ends his narrative with good feelings about his dog.
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My Favorite Place to Go
This model is based on an essay submitted by fourth-grader Mia. She uses some vivid verbs and sensory details—“devour juicy caramel-covered apples,” “crisp fall breeze,” “soft spring trickles of rain splashing the sidewalks,” “warm summer sun”—to help the reader experience her favorite place.
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Shadow Fort
This model is based on an essay submitted by fourth-grader Amy. She explains her favorite place by telling (1) how she built the fort and (2) a special time she spent there with a hurt friend.
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Adopting a Pet from the Pound
This model is based on an essay submitted by fourth-grader Kristyn. She clearly states her opinion in the first paragraph. Then she shares a supporting reason in each of the middle paragraphs.
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Letter to the Editor
Fifth-grader Melissa clearly states her opinion in the first paragraph. She shares supporting ideas, with details, in the middle paragraphs. In her conclusion, she restates her opinion in a fresh way.
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A Story of Survival
Opening with a quotation is a great way to begin a book review. Kelsey, the author, summarizes the plot well without giving away the whole story, and she shows genuine enthusiasm for the story.
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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?”
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Chloe’s Day
Erin, fifth grade, tells her story from the point of view of her cat. The closing lines bring this adventure full circle.
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The Haunted House
Fifth-grader Tommy includes lots of details in a story that leads up to a surprise ending.