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Interjected Emotions!

voicing a story about a sporting event or a
recess activity

The writing of author David Shannon is currently inspiring student writers to try new techniques with the traits of voice and conventions.

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Student Sample Being Sought: Early Elementary

WritingFix is currently seeking a K-3rd 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 'No, David!' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.


Student Sample: Upper Elementary

The Big Hit
by Harlan, fourth grade writer

It’s the bottom of the ninth, two strikes, three balls, and the bases are loaded. The crowd is chanting, “Let’s go, A.J. Let’s go!”

A.J. comes up to bat, and it’s a hit to deep center field.

“Go, A.J., go!” the crowd screams from the bleachers.

As soon as A.J. rounds third base, Coach yells, “Go! Go, A.J.!”

A.J. slides into home plate and he’s…

 

(Click here to view and print Harlan and one of his classmate's Interjected Emotions stories)


Student Sample Being Sought: Middle School

WritingFix is currently seeking a 7th or 8th 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 'No, David!' 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 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 'No, David!' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.

 


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