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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.
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Shadow Fort
This model is based on an essay submitted by fourth-grader Amy. She explains her favorite place by telling (1) how she built the fort and (2) a special time she spent there with a hurt friend.
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My Favorite Place to Go
This model is based on an essay submitted by fourth-grader Mia. She uses some vivid verbs and sensory details—“devour juicy caramel-covered apples,” “crisp fall breeze,” “soft spring trickles of rain splashing the sidewalks,” “warm summer sun”—to help the reader experience her favorite place.
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Indy’s Life Story
Elliot, a fifth grader, submitted the model that this narrative is based on. Elliot shares the details of his personal experience in chronological order, just as they happened. He ends his narrative with good feelings about his dog.
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The Day I Took the Spotlight
Fifth-grader Kelli begins this personal narrative with a question that captures the reader’s interest.
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Grandpa, Chaz, and Me
Cody, a fourth grader, writes about his wish that his little brother could have known their grandfather.
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Ann
Kendra, a fourth grader, submitted this model in which she shares a very personal experience.
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My Mother
Fourth-grader Abigail wrote an essay that describes how great her mother is. She includes both serious and fun reasons!
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Rules
This model is based on an essay submitted by fourth-grader Isabel. In the second paragraph, Isabel adds interest and humor to her writing by including her personal comments in parentheses.
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Hello, Spring!
Connor, a third grader, rhymes words in his poem about spring.
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Fire
Joey, the third-grade writer of this poem, uses personification when he says the smoke can “run up the chimney” and the “ashes dodge.”
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Cheetahs
The beginning paragraph of this writer's report invites the reader to keep going. The details show that she knows a lot about cheetahs.
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How to Make Boiled Eggs
This model of “How-To” writing is based on a model submitted by Dagmary. She has decided to list the steps in her recipe instead of putting them in paragraph form.
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Plastic, Paper, or Cloth?
This short persuasive paragraph is based on a model that third-grader Rachel submitted. She begins her writing in a way that makes the reader want to keep reading. The reader wants to find out what decision she is talking about.
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Dear Ms. Nathan
The author’s personal voice comes through loud and clear in this friendly letter submitted by third-grader Andrea.
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The Funny Dance
The writer’s descriptions in this narrative make it a vivid and memorable story.
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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.
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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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Winter Words
Jess uses his senses to describe winter in this poem.
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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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One Great Book
This book review is well organized and shares interesting details related to the book.
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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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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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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.