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Home About Us Sign Up / Login Home Search ResourcesBooks Units Minilessons Student Models Writing Topics Common Core Blog Infographics FAQ Videos Newsletter About Us Shopping Cart Contact Us Search Resources Books Units Minilessons Student Models Writing Topics Common Core Blog FAQ Infographics Videos Newsletter How do I use student models in my classroom? Hide video When you need an example written by a student, check out our vast collection of free student models. Scroll through the list, or search for a mode of writing such as “explanatory” or “persuasive.” Jump to.. Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Level: Grade 1Back to Top Explanatory Writing How Much I Know About Space Explanatory Paragraph My Favorite Pet Explanatory Paragraph Sweet Spring Explanatory Paragraph Narrative Writing A Happy Day Narrative Paragraph My Trip to Mexico Narrative Paragraph Creative Writing Happy Easter Story Paragraph Leaf Person Story Research Writing Parrots Report Level: Grade 2Back to Top Explanatory Writing If I Were President Explanatory Paragraph Narrative Writing My Dad Personal Narrative The Horrible Day Personal Narrative Response to Literature One Great Book Book Review Creative Writing A Fable Story Ant Poem Poem The Missing Coin Story Winter Words Poem Research Writing Horses Report Ladybugs Report Level: Grade 3Back to Top Explanatory Writing How to Make Boiled Eggs How-To Persuasive Writing Plastic, Paper, or Cloth? Persuasive Paragraph Narrative Writing The Funny Dance Personal Narrative The Sled Run Personal Narrative Creative Writing Fire Poem Hello, Spring! Poem Research Writing Cheetahs Report Business Writing Dear Ms. Nathan Email Level: Grade 4Back to Top Explanatory Writing My Favorite Place to Go Description My Mother Personal Essay Rules Personal Essay Shadow Fort Description Persuasive.
This section contains two examples of good college essays. College Essay One College Essay Two College Essay Three College Essay One Prompt: Please submit a one-page, single-spaced essay that explains why you have chosen State University and your particular major(s), department(s) or program(s). State University and I possess a common vision. I, like State University, constantly work to explore the limits of nature by exceeding expectations. Long an amateur scientist, it was this drive that brought me to the University of Texas for its Student Science Training Program in 2013. Up to that point science had been my private past time, one I had yet to explore on anyone else’s terms. My time at UT, however, changed that. Participating for the first time in a full-length research experiment at that level, I felt more alive, more engaged, than I ever had before. Learning the complex dynamics between electromagnetic induction and optics in an attempt to solve one of the holy grails of physics, gravitational-waves, I could not have been more pleased. Thus vindicated, my desire to further formalize my love of science brings me to State University. Thanks to this experience, I know now better than ever that State University is my future, because through it I seek another, permanent, opportunity to follow my passion for science and engineering. In addition to just science, I am drawn to State University for other reasons. I strive to work with the diverse group of people that State University wholeheartedly accommodates – and who also share my mindset. They, like me, are there because State University respects the value of diversity. I know from personal experience that in order to achieve the trust, honesty, and success that State University values, new people are needed to create a respectful environment for these values. I feel that my background as an American Sikh will.
These are the descriptions of scoring criteria that the trained readers will follow to determine the score (1–6) for your essay. Papers at each level exhibit all or most of the characteristics described at each score point. Score = 6 Essays within this score range demonstrate effective skill in responding to the task. The essay shows a clear understanding of the task. The essay takes a position on the issue and may offer a critical context for discussion. The essay addresses complexity by examining different perspectives on the issue, or by evaluating the implications and/or complications of the issue, or by fully responding to counterarguments to the writer's position. Development of ideas is ample, specific, and logical. Most ideas are fully elaborated. A clear focus on the specific issue in the prompt is maintained. The organization of the essay is clear: the organization may be somewhat predictable or it may grow from the writer's purpose. Ideas are logically sequenced. Most transitions reflect the writer's logic and are usually integrated into the essay. The introduction and conclusion are effective, clear, and well developed. The essay shows a good command of language. Sentences are varied and word choice is varied and precise. There are few, if any, errors to distract the reader. Score = 5 Essays within this score range demonstrate competent skill in responding to the task. The essay shows a clear understanding of the task. The essay takes a position on the issue and may offer a broad context for discussion. The essay shows recognition of complexity by partially evaluating the implications and/or complications of the issue, or by responding to counterarguments to the writer's position. Development of ideas is specific and logical. Most ideas are elaborated, with clear movement between general statements and specific reasons, examples, and details. Focus on the.
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