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Form: Personal Essay

The form of writing is the actual shape it takes. For example, explanatory writing could take the form of a how-to or comparison-contrast. The resources below focus on a specific form. Click a resource to find out more.

Blog Post

Of Personal Importance: How Narration Drives Meaningful Writing

English Language Arts: 
Writing Process
Writing
21st Century Skills: 
Writing Project
Writing
Writing to Learn

Books

Write on Track

Level: 
Grade 3
Page Count: 
432
Student Edition
Price: $19.95

Books

Writers Express

Level: 
Grade 4
Grade 5
Page Count: 
504
Student Edition
Price: $19.95

Student Writing Model

My Mother

Fourth-grader Abigail wrote an essay that describes how great her mother is. She includes both serious and fun reasons!

Level: 
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode: 
Explanatory Writing
Form: 
Personal Essay
Theme: 
Family
Love
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Student Writing Model

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.

Level: 
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode: 
Explanatory Writing
Form: 
Personal Essay
Theme: 
Rules
Family
Love

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