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Teaching Writing With Mentor Texts

by Shavonde Chase, Ashley Houston-King, Kathy Seipp, and Bryan Wilson, 826 Digital Educator Leaders

Informational
Narrative
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This Educator Tool shares practical tips and useful resources for teaching writing using mentor texts.

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Grade 11
Writing
How To: Make a Phone Call

by Emmerson Todd, Grade 11, Novato High School, Novato, CA

Informational
Poetry

This list poem shares tips to manage the anxiety that can come along with making a phone call.

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Grade 11
Writing
Pockets

by Rowan Yordy, Grade 11, 826michigan

Poetry

This poem uses imagery to describe a small moment of joy.

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Grade 7
Writing
I Belong

by Jiyu Kim, Grade 7, Union Middle School, San Jose, CA

Poetry

This poem shares about the beautiful things that can happen when doubt fades away.

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Grade 8
Writing
Taco Family

by Judethan Garfias Muñoz, Grade 8, 826 Valencia

Poetry

This loving poem uses descriptive language to pay tribute to the writer's family.

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Grade 8
Writing
The Insomniac’s Escape

by Violet Roberts, Grade 8, 826DC

Narrative

This personal narrative explores the connection between music, place and self-reflection. We recommend reading it while listening to the included playlist.

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Grade 5
Writing
Anxious

by Kelsey F., Grade 5, 826 Valencia

Poetry

This poem shares an honest look at a big feeling: anxiety

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Grade 4
Writing
Dear Taylor Swift

by Iman Abdullah, Grade 4, 826NYC

Poetry

This joyful letter to everyone's favorite pop star sings! Are you "...Ready For It?"

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Grade k
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Felicidad

by Yoselin Estrada Hernandez, Kindergarten, 826 Valencia

Poetry

This bilingual poem describes the way happiness looks and sounds.

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