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Student Writing Model
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.
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Editorial
Theme:
Animals
Family
Life
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.
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Response to Literature
Form:
Music Review
Theme:
Music
Art
Imagination
Entertainment
Personality
Writing Topic
Activities for outdoor fun
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Play
Environment
Family
Friends
Fun
Recreation
Sports
Exercise
Writing Topic
Activities for indoor fun
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Play
Family
Friends
Fun
Sports
Blog Post
Across the Writing Spectrum
Blog Post
Abandoned Towers: The Importance of Feedback
21st Century Skills:
Collaborating
Writing Assessment Model
A Wrinkle in Time
Writing Topic
A walk in the woods
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Story
Play
Poem
Theme:
Environment
Seasons
Writing Topic
A visit with the doctor or dentist
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Health
Medicine
Life
Writing Topic
A visit to a relative's house
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Family
Travel
Life
People
Writing Topic
A visit to a friend's school
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Friends
Family
Love
People
Writing Topic
A typical lunch hour
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Food
Friends
Education
Writing Topic
A typical evening at home
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Personal Essay
Theme:
Family
Life
Writing Topic
A trip to a space station
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Creative Writing
Explanatory Writing
Research Writing
Form:
Story
Poem
Play
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Research Report
Theme:
Technology
Science
Travel
Imagination
Writing Topic
A trip on a rocket ship
Level:
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Mode:
Creative Writing
Form:
Story
Play
Poem
Theme:
Travel
Future
Fantasy
Transportation
Writing Topic
A trip on a monorail
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Personal Narrative
Explanatory Paragraph
Theme:
Travel
Vehicles
Science
Transportation
Writing Topic
A trip in a submarine
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Creative Writing
Research Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Research Report
Story
Poem
Play
Theme:
Technology
Work
Travel
Transportation
Writing Topic
A toy I've held onto all these years
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Personal Essay
Explanatory Essay
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Life
Play
Family
Writing Topic
A time when I got in trouble
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Family
Friends
Education
Life
Writing Topic
A time that was just not fair
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Personal Narrative
Story
Play
Theme:
Community
Freedom
Rights
Writing Assessment Model
A Thing of Beauty
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.
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Response to Literature
Form:
Book Review
Theme:
Books
Life
Environment
Nature
Literature