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 Creative Convincing
reviewing the friendly letter format with persuasive techniques
The writing of author Doreen Cronin is currently inspiring student writers to try new techniques with the traits of voice and organization.
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Student Samples Being Sought:
Grades K, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
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WritingFix is currently seeking additional student samples 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 one, two or three student samples, along with a digital photo of the student(s) and a signed permission slips, we will send you either a complimentary copy of one of the Northern Nevada Writing Project's print publications.
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Student Samples: Early Elementary
The Woods
March 10, 2009
 Dear Hunters,
I was wondering if you had a kayak? If you do, can you give it to me? It would make it easier for me to catch fish down the river. I would be able to catch plenty of fish then.
Your Pal,
Grizz E Bear
(by 1st grader Dakota)
Zoo Room 280
Columbus, Indiana
March 11, 2009
 Dear Fashion Designer,
I am a naked mole rat and I live in the zoo. I don’t have any clothes to wear. The zookeepers expect me to run around naked while people take pictures of me! Can you make me a black skirt and a purple shirt?
Sincerely,
The Naked Mole Rat
(by 2nd grader Maleke)
Student Samples: Middle School
Cove #4
The Lake, California
February 24, 2010
 Dear Bob the Fisherman,
Would you please listen to what I have to say? I am sick of you baiting my friends and me with your tempting treats. I know you might have to feed your family, but - I hate to tell you this - you’re killing us! Even our children are being caught, and you sometimes don’t release them. If you catch some of us, at least release the children!
And why would you tempt us with shiny lures? When we bite onto the hook, all we get is pain. At least leave something there for us to taste before we get brought up.
Would you please spread your fishing out so it’s not just our school of fish that you are depleting? Also when one of my friends was taken up, he spotted a FISH RADAR! That is not cool. Even if we tried to hide, you could still spot where we are, and soon one of us would be slaughtered, no matter how much control we have. We love shiny things!
I’m sorry for bringing this news to you, but you had to know. And hopefully you will stop fishing here and move on to another school. Thank you.
Your bottom-dwelling friend,
Fred the Fish
(by 8th grader Aidan)
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