WritingFix is currently seeking a K-3rd 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. Writing created as a class or in student groups is always acceptable.

Write to us at publish@writingfix.com and write "Harry and the Terrible Whatzit" in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.

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Attic Monster
by Allen, fourth grade writer

In the attic, there’s no light, no sound, and even no life.

Grr! Thump, thump! Johnny was in his room reading when he heard these sounds. “Was a twelve year old boy afraid of sounds? Was it maybe just the attic?” He kept on asking himself these questions.

Then he heard his mom say, “Can you please get me the light bulbs in the attic, Johnny?”

The boy wanted to know what was going on in the attic, so he replied, “Sure Mom,” then suddenly was scared of what’s inside as he approached the attic.

When he opened the door, he didn’t see anything but boxes piled up and a red glowing light. At first, he thought he saw the bulbs, until it moved. It turned out to be a blue, large, scaly, and aggressive dragon.

“Who-who are you?” Johnny stammered.

“I am Promient Dragon,” said the dragon.

Johnny saw the light bulbs underneath the dragon.

While Promient was talking, Johnny thought what his weakness must be: light…because he’s been in the dark for a long time. So Johnny opened the door, and light filled the attic. Promient got weaker and weaker, and then the dragon collapsed on the floor. The light bulbs were free. “If you want darkness,” Johnny said, “try the abandoned house at the end of town.”

Ten seconds later Promient was gone. “Mom, I got the bulbs!” Johnny exclaimed.

“Are you okay, because I thought I saw something fly away?” asked his Mom.

“No, if there was I would have taken care of it!” Johnny said with a grin.

(Click here to view and print Allen and
one of his classmate's Scary Somethings stories)

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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 write "Harry and the Terrible Whatzit" in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.

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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 write "Harry and the Terrible Whatzit" in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.