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Fifth-grader Ashley begins her story in the middle of the action. After the first paragraph, the reader is hooked and needs to know . . . “What happens next?”

Erin, fifth grade, tells her story from the point of view of her cat. The closing lines bring this adventure full circle.

Fifth-grader Tommy includes lots of details in a story that leads up to a surprise ending.

Layton, a fifth grader, grabs the reader’s attention with a couple of questions and a clear picture of what he is planning to talk about in his report. Notice the effective use of humor in the final paragraph.

Dylan, the fourth-grade writer of this model, concludes the report by repeating the main points he explained in the body.

Nicholas, the fifth-grade author of this model, uses repetition effectively in a poem about a young Native American facing the realities of his time.

Fifth-grader Trista wrote this poem to give her readers an important message.

Seth, this model’s fifth-grade author, wrote a poem about a historical event and the reasons behind it.

Molly, the fourth-grade author of this short poem, tells us something about her favorite food.

Chloe, in fourth grade, uses a repeating phrase and rhyming words to give her poem rhythm.

The word pictures in this poem, submitted by fifth-grader Sarah, paint a dreamy image!

Cody, a fourth grader, writes about his wish that his little brother could have known their grandfather.

Fifth-grader Kelli begins this personal narrative with a question that captures the reader’s interest.