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Student Writing Model
Jet Bikes
Fifth-grader Ethan moves the reader smoothly through his personal narrative with transition words like first, then, also, so far, and when.
Student Writing Model
My Dad
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.
Student Writing Model
My Trip to Mexico
Many details are included in this writing, and a personal tone emerges. The piece has a clear beginning, middle, and ending.
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A Happy Day
This writing shows the feelings of the writer and is well organized.
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My Favorite Pet
Adam, the first-grade writer of this model, uses his senses to describe his cat—fluffy, soft, fat. Readers can “see” and “feel” Buzz.
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How Much I Know About Space
Ryan tells what he learned on a visit to a space center.
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Sweet Spring
This writing has delightful details and a clear voice.
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Parrots
First-grader Traci begins and ends her report with a main idea about parrots: they are pretty, colorful birds.
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Happy Easter
This model is based on a story submitted by first-grader Ashley. Her story has a main character with a problem. The problem is solved in an interesting way.
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Leaf Person
In Bowen’s story, he imagines himself as a leaf. He gives lots of details about being blown around by the wind.
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The Horrible Day
This is a fun story with lots of details.
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Ladybugs
This report was submitted by Brittany, a second grader. The ending of Brittany’s report shares exactly how she feels about her subject.
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Horses
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.
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Ant Poem
Second-grader Pheba wrote a small poem that tells in just a few words what her subject does and how she feels about it.
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If I Were President
Austin, the second-grade writer of this expository paragraph, introduces his subject—how to be a good president—in an interesting way.
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One Great Book
This book review is well organized and shares interesting details related to the book.
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A Fable
This writing shows that the writer has a real grasp of the meaning of a fable. It has some delightful details.
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Winter Words
Jess uses his senses to describe winter in this poem.
Student Writing Model
The Missing Coin
This story is well organized, and the sentences flow smoothly. There are lots of details and excellent word choices.
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The Sled Run
This author brings excitement to her story when she paints a picture of her friend sprawled like a spider.