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 Haiku Riddles
using just seventeen syllables to create a riddle for your reader
The writing of poet Jack Prelutsky is currently inspiring student writers to try new techniques with the trait of word choice.
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Student Samples: Early Elementary
I like to eat fish.
My mouth stays open, then I SNAP!
I live in a swamp.
by Zack, first grade writer
(answer: crocodile snapping turtle)
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I have very long ears.
I have a light shade of gray.
I can bounce very high.
by Maddie, first grade writer
(answer: rabbit)
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I am hungry for blood.
I catch them with my special rope.
I come out at night.
by Ashley, third grade writer
(answer: spider)
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I live in a tree.
I can spin my head around.
I am nocturnal
by Susie, third grade writer
(answer: owl)
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Student Samples Needed: Upper Elementary
WritingFix is currently seeking a 4th-6th grade student's sample for this writing assignment. Teachers: if you can help us get a student sample, along with a digital photo of the student and a signed permission slip, we will send you a complimentary copy of the Northern Nevada Writing Project's Elementary Writing Guide. Writing written as a class or in student groups is always acceptable.
Write to us at publish@writingfix.com and write 'If Not for the Cat' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.
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Student Samples: Middle School
Seventy percent wolf,
An iditorad dog,
A canine racer.
by Katie, seventh grade writer
(answer: Siberian Husky)
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I am beautiful.
I glide across the water
So graceful I am.
by Olivia, eighth grade writer
(answer: swan)
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Cluck, cluck, cluck I go,
Waking the farmers early,
Hoping to be fed.
by Karolyn, eighth grade writer
(answer: rooster) |
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Student Samples Needed: High School
WritingFix is currently seeking a 9th-12th grade student's sample for this writing assignment. Teachers: if you can help us get a student sample, along with a digital photo of the student and a signed permission slip, we will send you a complimentary copy of the Northern Nevada Writing Project's Secondary Writing Guide.
Write to us at publish@writingfix.com and write 'If Not for the Cat' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.
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