×
Grades level iconsGrades 1–2
Genre information iconPersuasive
Resource type iconWriting

Dear Grown Up

by Raina, Grade 1, 826 Boston

Dear Grown Up,

I think you should take care of the environment.

First, when we litter sea animals eat it thay could di.
Do not litter wons a dolphin dide he ate a cup.

Next, we shood not do so meny car washis it coo
cos a poloohen. The sope gows down drans and
gows in water.

Now you know why I think you should take care of
the envierment.

From,

Raina

 

Editor’s Note: This piece was first published in 826 Boston’s digital publication Dear Grown Ups. . . Persuasive Letters by BTU’s First Grade and reflects the author’s original spelling.

See More Writing at this Level

Grade 2
Writing
Meanwhile at the Bear Cave…

by Donovan, 826CHI

Media
Narrative

In this resolution inspired by the "Include Someone" lesson and Cartoon Network storyboard, we learn how inclusion takes hard work and forgiveness.

Grades 2–3
Writing
My Future Self (2020)

by Jude, 826michigan

Fantasy/SciFi
Narrative

A student describes life in the future, complete with 3-D pens and hologram television!

Grade 1
Writing
Sparkle

by Meyly, Grade 1, 826LA

Fantasy/SciFi

A student describes their chocolate bunny imaginary friend.

Grades 2–3
Writing
Sky Pie

by Sabir, 826 MSP

Poetry

In this shape poem, a student walks you through a typical day in her neighborhood.

Grade 1
Writing
Love

Lanae, 826 New Orleans

Poetry

A poem about giving and receiving love.

Grades 2–3
Writing
Oh Kitty

Kendall, 826 New Orleans

Poetry

An ode to an animal friend.

Grade 2
Writing
When You’re Frustrated

by Aidan, 826michigan

Narrative

A student reflects on how to bounce back from frustration.

Grades 1–2
Writing
The Moon Wrote a Song
by Cartoon Network

by Natalie, 826CHI

Poetry

A poem about a moon, a flute, and a song.

Grades 1–5
Writing
Me, Myself, and I
by Cartoon Network

by Kevin, 826LA

Poetry

A letter from the author to the author on appreciating both the unconventional and conventional parts of oneself.

Grade 2
Writing
Dear Future President

by Salmaan S., Grade 2, 826MSP

Persuasive

A second grader's adorable list of demands to the future President.

Grade 2
Writing
The Galaxy Loves Me

by Mo, Grade 2, 826 Boston

Poetry

A poem exploring feelings of love. . . from the galaxy.

Grades 2–3
Writing
Breaking News

by Charlotte Velasquez, age 8, 826 Valencia

Narrative

A school’s spooky secret comes to light. Does a hair-cutting monster really exist?

Grade 1
Writing
Banana Lion

by Diego, 826CHI

Poetry

This poem might be considered a metaphorical soundoff between a lion and a banana. Written in Spanish and English.

Grade 1
Writing
Once Upon a Red Race Car

by Nathan A., 826DC

Narrative

A story about reaching out to others.

Grades 2–3
Writing
Percy Jackson Tweets

by Alex, 826michigan

Media
Narrative

Percy Jackson’s story retold—in a single tweet!

Grades 2–3
Writing
The Happy School

by Sebastian, 826 Valencia

Fantasy/SciFi
Narrative

In this story, a student finds a surprise within a Takis bag and makes a wish for a dream school.

Grade 1
Writing
Meanwhile at Jump City School…

by Yusuf, 826 MSP

Media
Narrative

In this resolution inspired by the "Include Someone" lesson and Cartoon Network storyboard, we learn how transformation and creativity can bring together friends.

Grades 1–3
Writing
The Day I Cheered My Friend Up
by Cartoon Network

by Sherilyn, 826LA

Narrative

A story about what to do when one witnesses bullying.

Grades 1–6
Writing
A Rapper Legend

by Natalie, 826 Valencia

Informational

A recipe for how to create a legendary rapper.

Grade 1
Writing
Thinking About the Botanical Garden

by Amelia Alamgir, Grade 1, 826NYC

Poetry

This poem uses repetition and sensory details to describe a trip to the botanical garden.

Grades 1–6
Writing
How to Prank Your Mother

by Lina, 826 Valencia

Informational

A mischievous recipe calling for 3 tablespoons of candy, 10 gallons of not laughing, and 100 gallons of mother.

Grade 2
Writing
Un Día Ayudé a Mi Mamá

by Isaac, Grade 2, 826 Boston

Narrative

A student learns that good things, like kindness, come full circle.

Grade 1
Writing
I Have a Duck

by Anna K., 826CHI

Poetry

This poem uses alliteration to discuss the narrator's pets.

Grades 2–3
Writing
Mission

by Madhav, 826michigan

Fantasy/SciFi
Narrative

In this short epic, a pig and a snail pilot a NASA rocket and bring breaking news back to New York City.