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Poems about Pets

creating a poem about an animal's secret, unknown life

The poetry of T. S. Eliot is inspiring student writers to try new techniques with the traits of word choice and voice.

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Student Samples: Early Elementary

Poodle puppy, poodle puppy
BARK! BARK! BARK!
Please be quiet
Like others at the park.

from Olivia, first grade writer

 

Horsie, Horsie,
Why do you lie?
Down by the meadow
Under the sky.

from Rylie, first grade writer


Student Sample: Upper Elementary

WritingFix is currently seeking a 3rd-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 use 'Naming the Pets' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.


Student Sample: 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 use 'Naming the Pets' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.


Student Sample: 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 use 'Naming the Pets' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.

 


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