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Minilesson

Adjusting Your Writing Voice

Adjust voice for audience and purpose.

Student Writing Model

Adam’s Train of Ghosts

In this vintage essay, Abigail expresses her thoughts and feelings about the songwriter and lead singer of the band the Counting Crows, who are still making music a quarter century on. She analyzes the themes in Adam Duritz’s songs from the '90's and offers her interpretation of symbolism present in them.

Response to Literature

Writing Topic

Activities for outdoor fun

Explanatory Paragraph

Writing Topic

Activities for indoor fun

Explanatory Paragraph

Blog Post

Across the Writing Spectrum

Blog Post

Abandoned Towers: The Importance of Feedback

21st Century Skills:

Collaborating

Writing Topic

A walk in the woods

Writing Topic

A visit with the doctor or dentist

Writing Topic

A visit to a relative's house

Writing Topic

A visit to a friend's school

Writing Topic

A typical lunch hour

Writing Topic

A typical evening at home

Writing Topic

A trip to a space station

Explanatory Paragraph

Writing Topic

A trip on a rocket ship

Writing Topic

A trip on a monorail

Explanatory Paragraph

Writing Topic

A trip in a submarine

Explanatory Paragraph

Writing Topic

A toy I've held onto all these years

Explanatory Paragraph

Writing Topic

A time when I got in trouble

Writing Topic

A time that was just not fair

Student Writing Model

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.

Response to Literature