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What Got Stolen?

using excellent details to launch organized, original mystery story

The writing of author Rod Clement is currently inspiring student writers to try new techniques with the traits of idea development and organization.

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Student Samples: Early Elementary
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My Dog Stole my Underwear!
by Georgia, first grade writer

One day, my dog Copper opened my underwear drawer. He stole all my underwear! He then tried to steal the underwear I was wearing. While I was sleeping, he pulled down the covers, and took that pair too.

I told my Mom and Dad.

I found Copper’s secret lair. Inside his lair were potions, a belt from a robe and other things like dog toys, chicken bones and a spatula. I didn’t see any underwear!

We called our neighbors and they helped us look for Copper. We went to the park and we saw Copper digging a hole. He was putting my underwear in the hole.

We didn’t know why he did this so we took him home and said, “Bad, bad, boy!” Now we lock up my underwear and I’m the only one with a key.

(Click here to view and print Georgia and two of her classmates' mystery stories.)

 

Missing Soap
by Wisam, second grade writer

Once there was a rich family. They bought a muskrat because he looked cute. The pet store salesperson said the muskrat was old. They put him in a cage so he wouldn’t go everywhere.

The next day, the mother was drowsy so she wasn’t paying attention and she lost her soap. On that day, the muskrat got white spots. He felt like bubbles. Mother heard an odd sound like bubbles popping.

They just thought the muskrat was getting older.

Their daughter turned white, too, and her mother thought she had the soap. But it turned out she was just getting pale because she was worried about the crime.

Suddenly the soap slipped from the muskrat’s paw. They knew he was the thief. The muskrat never stole the soap again.

(Click here to view and print Wisam and one of his classmate's mystery stories.)


Student Samples Being Sought: Upper Elementary

WritingFix is currently seeking a 4th, 5th, or 6th grade student's sample from this writing assignment that can be featured in this space. Submitted student work must show evidence of revision, editing, and the final draft must be typed and sent through e-mail. Teachers: if you can help us obtain up to three student samples, along with a digital photo of the students and a signed permission slips, we will send you either a complimentary copy of the Northern Nevada Writing Project's Elementary Writing Guide, or you may choose from any of our NNWP publications.

Write to us at publish@writingfix.com and use 'Grandpa's Teeth' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.


Student Sample Being Sought: Middle School

WritingFix is currently seeking a 7th or 8th grade student's sample from this writing assignment that can be featured in this space. Submitted student work must show evidence of revision, editing, and the final draft must be typed and sent through e-mail. Teachers: if you can help us obtain up to three student samples, along with a digital photo of the students and a signed permission slips, we will send you either a complimentary copy of the Northern Nevada Writing Project's Secondary Writing Guide, or you may choose from any of our NNWP publications.

Write to us at publish@writingfix.com and use 'Grandpa's Teeth' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.


Student Sample Being Sought: High School

WritingFix is currently seeking a 9th-12th grade student's sample from this writing assignment that can be featured in this space. Submitted student work must show evidence of revision, editing, and the final draft must be typed and sent through e-mail. Teachers: if you can help us obtain up to three student samples, along with a digital photo of the students and a signed permission slips, we will send you either a complimentary copy of the Northern Nevada Writing Project's Secondary Writing Guide, or you may choose from any of our NNWP publications.

Write to us at publish@writingfix.com and use 'Grandpa's Teeth' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.

 


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