K and Grade 1 students will be writing a Science Riddle about an Arctic animal. Authors use content area studies to learn about a topic and then apply that knowledge …

Grades 6-8 students will use content area topics and write a short descriptive paragraph using their powers of observation. They will apply their academic vocabulary to create word referents and …

Grades 2-5 students will be writing a Science Riddle using any of your own science topics. Learning about a topic and then using that knowledge to inform writing is a …

Student work is a great way to see the effectiveness of teaching the foundation skills of writing and to inform your teacher practice. We've organized the samples in the following …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Informational/Opinion Writing Grade 4 Sample Dogs Try This Exercise in Your Classroom Use this sample to identify the lack of broad yet distinct …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Opinion Writing Grade 4 Sample WOW! Is Autumn Already Here? Feedback for Improvement Topic: Autumn Main Reason 1: Things to smell Main Reason …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) STAAR Released Opinion Writing Grade 4 Sample Palo Pinto Feedback for Improvement Topic: Palo Pinto Elementary Main Reason 1: Students Main Reason 2: …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Informational/Opinion Writing Grade 5 Sample Autumn Feedback for Improvement Topic: Autumn - my favorite season Main Reason#1: changes in nature Main Reason #2: …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Narrative Writing Grade 6 Sample Splash! Feedback for Improvement What worked: There is a sense of story with a beginning, middle and end …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Personal Experience Narrative Grade 5 Sample Jason Summarizing Framework This is a story about my friend Jason and me. The experience was going …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Personal Experience Narrative Grade 4 Sample Snowed Summarizing Framework This is a story about Danny and me. The experience was playing in the …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Personal Experience Narrative Grade 4 Sample Summarizing Framework This is a story about me. The experience was competing in a basketball game against …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) This released student sample, from the https://www.doe.mass.edu/, is analyzed for specific skills taught using the Empowering Writers approach. The sample features the skills that the …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Narrative Writing- Character/Problem/Solution Grade 3 Sample The Growling Snow Monster Summarizing Framework: This story is about me. The problem was about being chased …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Narrative Writing- Character/Problem/Solution Grade 2 Sample Red Wolves Task: Imagine that you were camping and you hear a noise. You go to investigate …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Narrative Writing Grade 4 Sample Frogs in the Pool Feedback for Improvement What worked: This is a story with a beginning, middle and …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Narrative Writing- Revise this Beginning Grade 4 Sample Boogie Boarding Feedback for Improvement Writing is a process, not a destination! It’s very easy …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Informational/Opinion Writing Grade 5 Sample The Beach Feedback for Improvement Topic: the beach Main Idea #1: shells Main Idea #2: relaxation Main Idea …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) This released student sample, from the https://www.doe.mass.edu/, is analyzed for specific skills taught using the Empowering Writers approach. The sample features the skills that the …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Informational/Opinion Writing Grade 4 Sample Japanese New Year's Feedback for Improvement Topic: Japanese New Year Main Idea #1: Food Main Idea #2: Family …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Developing Main Ideas Grade 4 Sample Teaching informational writing is difficult to do with a student who has not been taught specific writing …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Grade 4 Opinion Writing Cats Feedback for Improvement Topic: Cats Main Idea #1: Well Behaved Main Idea #2: Easy to care for What …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) This released student sample, from the https://www.doe.mass.edu/, is analyzed for specific skills taught using the Empowering Writers approach. The sample features the skills that the …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Grade 3 Informational Writing What Tools Do You Need When You Travel Feedback for Improvement Topic: Tools for Travel Main Idea #1: GPS …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Grade 3 Informational Writing Pool Feedback for Improvement Topic: Pool Fun Main Idea #1: Swimming Main Idea #2: Races Main Idea #3: Marco …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Grade 3 Informational - Process Writing Project Hamsters Feedback for Improvement Topic: Hamsters Main Idea #1: What do they look like? Main Idea …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) This released student sample, from the https://www.doe.mass.edu/, is analyzed for specific skills taught using the Empowering Writers approach. The sample features the skills that the …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) This released student sample, from the https://www.doe.mass.edu/, is analyzed for specific skills taught using the Empowering Writers approach. The sample features the skills that the …

(Click image to download sample and feedback) Martial Artist - Informational/Opinion Writing Grade 2 Feedback for Improvement Broad Topic/Assignment: Learning something new can be exciting. Write to explain a time …

Firefighter Grade 1 Informational/Opinion Writing Feedback for Improvement: Topic: Firefighter Main Idea #1: Special Clothes What worked: Informational Writing: This student can sort information into a category or topic provided …