Grades 2–3
NarrativeWritingThere’s a monster in the school. Students have said that there’s a monster in the school. They say it lives behind a white door. They have only known about this for a day. It looks like a man but it just looks like a shadow of a man. And it cuts off people’s hair.
Something needs to be done about this.
Others say that since the school is so old, ghosts haunt the school. Some students say that our school used to be a graveyard.
But I think both.
from the 826 Valencia publication RELAX AND LET ME TELL YOU A STORY
by Felix E., 826 Valencia
A student's fear is conquered after a startling discovery.
by Girod, 826 New Orleans
This celebratory poem uses similes to list all of the things the writer loves about themself.
by Kevin, 826LA
A letter from the author to the author on appreciating both the unconventional and conventional parts of oneself.
by Yarely, 826michigan
A poem about grandma. English and Spanish versions included.
by Keila S.O., 826michigan
An “I Am From” poem about growing up in Detroit.
by Aanya K., Grade 3, 826 LA
In this set of diary entries, a student explores what makes a villain.
by Yasmeen W, Grade 3, 826 Valencia
In this descriptive short story, a student overcomes their fear of turning on their video.
by Sherilyn, 826LA
A story about what to do when one witnesses bullying.
by Alexa, 826michigan
A poem that tastes like pepperoni pizza.
by Fatima, 826michigan
A list poem about a beautiful room and a beautiful family in both English and Spanish.
by Alex, 826michigan
Percy Jackson’s story retold—in a single tweet!
by Madhav, 826michigan
In this short epic, a pig and a snail pilot a NASA rocket and bring breaking news back to New York City.
by Kayla, 826LA
This author reflects on an act of kindness to someone in need.
Armani, 826 New Orleans
A poem about the magic of bath time.
by Jude, 826michigan
A student describes life in the future, complete with 3-D pens and hologram television!
by Sebastian, 826 Valencia
In this story, a student finds a surprise within a Takis bag and makes a wish for a dream school.
by Nana-Wadieh, 826NYC
This student writes about accepting people the way they are and putting yourself in someone else’s shoes.
by Zoe Gomez, 826 New Orleans
Through a series of questions, this poem asks what if the world was different.
by Aiden Spence, Grade 3, 826NYC
This poem describes all of the reasons why green is the best color.
Kendall, 826 New Orleans
An ode to an animal friend.
by Johny, 826 LA
A riveting interview with Godzilla, Superman, and Dragonbolt—a cast of characters that will try to outdo one another before this TV special is up.
by Jekaya, 826 Boston
A student reflects on what it takes to stand up to bullies and speak up for others.
by Ehmely, 826CHI
A crucial missive for anyone playing a high-stakes game of "Hide and Seek".
by Aidan, 826michigan
A student reflects on how to bounce back from frustration.
by Isaac, Grade 2, 826 Boston
A student learns that good things, like kindness, come full circle.
by Luis Cornejo, age 9, 826 Valencia
A student recalls the first time they saw a ghost.
by Lukas, 826 New Orleans
A student challenges the existence of Confederate monuments in New Orleans and builds the case for a monument to The Houma Nation instead.
by Alyssa, Kevin, Gustavo, Jocelyn, and Gabriel, 826LA
In science class, Victoria the Manticore makes fun of Carla the Witch for using magic, and a few bystanders step in to take a stand against bullying.
by Natalie, 826CHI
A poem about a moon, a flute, and a song.
Raven, 826 New Orleans
You guessed it—an ode to cookies.
by Alfredo Enriquez-Aguilar, 826 Valencia
Have you ever wanted to care for a dragon? This poem teaches you how.
by Mohamed F., 826 MSP
This poem uses descriptive language to leave the reader clues about the animal it is depicting.
by Lina, 826 Valencia
A mischievous recipe calling for 3 tablespoons of candy, 10 gallons of not laughing, and 100 gallons of mother.
by Charlie, 826michigan
A very scientific retelling of why dinosaurs went extinct.
by Natalie, 826 Valencia
A recipe for how to create a legendary rapper.
by Angel Flores Vazquez, 826 Valencia
This poem illustrates the effectiveness of descriptive language.
by Clara, 826 Valencia
A detailed design for a new school that students would love, complete with outdoor spaces for tennis and ice-skating!
by Abdikabir, age 8, 826 MSP
This poem uses the 1st person point-of-view to show what life looks like for a timber rattlesnake.
by Sabir, 826 MSP
In this shape poem, a student walks you through a typical day in her neighborhood.
by Zaid Rodriguez, 826 Valencia
This story immerses the reader in sensory details to tell the tale of what lies behind a mysterious door.
by Ciaran, 826NYC
A creative field guide to a Mourning Cloak butterfly who lives in New York City.
by Faisa, age 9, 826 MSP
This poem writes from the perspective of a Prairie Shooting Star flower, detailing a day in its life.
by Donovan, 826CHI
In this resolution inspired by the "Include Someone" lesson and Cartoon Network storyboard, we learn how inclusion takes hard work and forgiveness.
by K.M., 826DC
In this piece, a student describes the challenges of being a superhero and reflects on their power to shine.
by Winta, 826DC
A concise but essential list of survival tips in the event of a sweet disaster.
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