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Writing Topic
A cartoon character that I like
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Opinion Essay
Theme:
Play
Friends
Family
Entertainment
Writing Topic
A change that would improve school life
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Business Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Email
Personal Essay
Persuasive Essay
Editorial
Opinion Essay
Problem-Solution
Theme:
Food
Education
Rights
Writing Assessment Model
A Cool Restrant
Writing Topic
A cool store
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Evaluation
Opinion Essay
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Community
Money
Student Writing Model
A Cowboy's Journal
Eighth grader Shelley imagines she is a cowboy in the old West as she writes this journal entry. She includes historical details that add a realistic touch to the writing.
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Form:
Fictionalized Journal Entry
Theme:
Work
Occupation
History
Writing Topic
A cozy spot at home
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Poem
Story
Play
Narrative Essay
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Life
Family
Home
Writing Topic
A dark hallway
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Creative Writing
Form:
Story
Poem
Play
Theme:
Life
Environment
Writing Topic
A day at the beach
Level:
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Travel
Play
Family
Friends
Writing Topic
A day I will always remember
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Personal Essay
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Culture
Family
Community
Rules
History
Writing Assessment Model
A Day I'll Never Forget
Writing Topic
A day in the desert
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Environment
Animals
Plants
Travel
Geography
Writing Topic
A day in the life of my pet
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Story
Play
Poem
Theme:
Animals
Family
Love
Home
Writing Topic
A day in the rainforest
Level:
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Description
Theme:
Education
Science
Environment
Nature
Plants
Writing Topic
A dedicated teacher or coach
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Editorial
Opinion Essay
Letter to the Editor
Theme:
Education
Goals
History
Science
Sports
Language
Student Writing Model
A Fable
This writing shows that the writer has a real grasp of the meaning of a fable. It has some delightful details.
Level:
Grade 2
Mode:
Creative Writing
Form:
Story
Theme:
Animals
Life
Writing Assessment Model
A Fictional Letter to President Lincoln
Writing Topic
A friend who moved away
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Personal Essay
Theme:
Friends
Life
Travel
Writing Topic
A funny thing happened when . . .
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Creative Writing
Form:
Story
Play
Poem
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Life
Family
Friends
Education
Work
Fun
Writing Topic
A funny time in my family
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Family
Animals
Love
Life
Fun
Writing Topic
A game that meant a lot to my childhood
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
Friends
Home
Fun
Recreation
Sports
Writing Topic
A great book made into a great movie
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Response to Literature
Form:
Book Review
Literary Analysis
Theme:
Books
Entertainment
Literature
Writing Topic
A great day with a friend
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Friends
Play
Life
Writing Topic
A great place to go
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Travel
Family
Friends
Environment
Geography
Writing Topic
A great scientific breakthrough
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Research Writing
Form:
Research Report
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Technology
Science