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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.

This is a fun story with lots of details.

This report was submitted by Brittany, a second grader. The ending of Brittany’s report shares exactly how she feels about her subject.

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.

Second-grader Pheba wrote a small poem that tells in just a few words what her subject does and how she feels about it.

Austin, the second-grade writer of this expository paragraph, introduces his subject—how to be a good president—in an interesting way.

This book review is well organized and shares interesting details related to the book.

This writing shows that the writer has a real grasp of the meaning of a fable. It has some delightful details.

Jess uses his senses to describe winter in this poem.

This story is well organized, and the sentences flow smoothly. There are lots of details and excellent word choices.

Sixth-grader Bryan wrote this report after visiting a wolf park in Battle Ground, Indiana.

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.

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.