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Many details are included in this writing, and a personal tone emerges. The piece has a clear beginning, middle, and ending.

This writing shows the feelings of the writer and is well organized.

Adam, the first-grade writer of this model, uses his senses to describe his cat—fluffy, soft, fat. Readers can “see” and “feel” Buzz.

Ryan tells what he learned on a visit to a space center.

This writing has delightful details and a clear voice.

First-grader Traci begins and ends her report with a main idea about parrots: they are pretty, colorful birds.

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.

In Bowen’s story, he imagines himself as a leaf. He gives lots of details about being blown around by the wind.

Kim’s essay uses narration and definition to focus on Internet addiction. This essay predates Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Skype, and smart phones. How has our definition of Internet addiction changed?

Dan writes a problem-solution essay that focuses on one of the great temptations of the digital age: stealing intellectual property via the Internet. The essay begins by explaining the problem in detail and then shifts to recommending a set of solutions.