Grade 5
Fantasy/SciFi, NarrativeWritingDisaster
It was a warm night and the sky was the color of bubble gum. On Mars it was like living in the future. Let’s take a look in.
Boom. Zoe and her sister Wonder heard a loud noise. Zoe was seventeen and her sister was nine. They were both superheroes that loved and helped each other.
“Go check on Mom and Dad and I’ll check outside,” Zoe told Wonder. They both dashed out of their room to do what they planned what to do. Zoe saw a big hole in the street while in Zoe’s parents’ room, Wonder found out that her parents … were … dead.
ZYGORN!!
“Zoe! Zoe!” she cried.
Zoe dashed to her sister and saw her dead parents.
“Oh my gosh, what happened, Wonder?” she yelled.
“I walked in here and they were just dead.” She thought for a second.
“Zygorn!” they both shouted.
“Stay here and I will go find him and vanish him forever,” Zoe said proudly. She left.
ENEMY REUNION
Zoe flew until she could spot him. “Zygorn!” she yelled at him.
“You, girl,” he said in his deep, evil voice.
“I’m here to kill you,” she said. Just after that they began to fight. Zoe fell when Zygorn used his head to pick her up and made her fall. He started to walk away. Zoe had to do something she really didn’t want to do. She called her best friend SIlek. She came a few minutes later.
IS IT THE END?
Zoe explained to Silek how she realized that having an ego can’t help anything.
“Now, can you help me?” She begged.
“Of course, you do look hurt.” She pointed to Zoe’s bruised arm.
Zoe and Silke flew away to find Zygorn where he waited on Roasting Road. He watched Elderly Titans. “Stop!”
Once Zygorn realized the two girls were just standing there, he began to fight. Harder. Harder. Zygorn was on the ground defeated. They both finished the fight and vanished him forever.
A DREAM
“Wake up, Zoe!” Someone was calling her.
“Zoe!” yelled Wonder from across the room.
Zoe woke up to a sunny normal day on Mars. “It was a dream,” she said under her breath. She got up and got ready for school. “Saving space?” she questioned herself. “Saving space.” She continued her day just thinking about her dream.
by Rebecca Darugar, 826NYC
by Rebecca Darugar, 826NYC
In this project, alternate universes, crazy scenarios, and compelling characters abound as students take ownership of the science fiction genre…
This book will transport you to worlds created by fifth graders at P.S. 316 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. In these short explorations of science fiction and fantasy, almost anything is possible--and sometimes the least likely paths are the ones taken. If you could choose your own adventures, you would most certainly select these. So take a seat, be it in your spaceship or on the back of your unicorn, and get ready for a wild ride.
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by Kayamaghi, 826NYC
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by Marie, 826CHI
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by Ramatoulie, 826DC
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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 Lux, 826NYC
A student reflects on their experiences with bullying and how they’ll take a stand in the future.
by Elaine, 826 Boston
A diary entry reflecting on a secret mission to Mars!
by Elena Chambers, 826michigan
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Elsie, 826 New Orleans
In this poem, a student celebrates individuality.
by Sumaya, 826 MSP
This poem uses analogies to describe different objects the writer would like to be.
by Ivan Newton Ponce, 826 Valencia
This poem uses sensory details to describe the writer's favorite places.
by Erriyanna, 826michigan
An epic poem about a younger sister. English and Spanish versions included.
by Marisa, 826NYC
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by Violeta, 826CHI
A monster's routine trip for tuna sandwich ingredients results in a broken arm!
by Marco, 826LA
A screenplay about a plane crash and an epic journey to Mexico, with a twist!
by Robert, 826CHI
A poem that explores the struggles of mine workers.
by Abdinasir, 826 MSP
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by Matthew, 826CHI
Originally written and recorded as a podcast, these two unlikely heroes and the technological crisis of year 3016 will have you gripping the edge of your seat!
by Mohamed F., 826 MSP
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by Marvin, 826CHI
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An elegy for corn.
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 Selene Freudenberg, 826michigan
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by Kaitlyn, 826NYC
A creation myth reimagined in a poem.
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by Winta, 826DC
A concise but essential list of survival tips in the event of a sweet disaster.
by Zari P., Grade 4, 826DC
A playful "I am" poem that explores what's possible.
by Emmanuel, 826DC
A personal narrative about a tender first sighting between brothers on a family trip to El Salvador.
Ms. Lowe’s Fourth Grade Class at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy in Detroit, Michigan
An example of a "Neighborhood Poem" created as a class as part of 826Michigan's Rare Air/Aire Raro Young Authors' Book Project.
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by L.M., 826CHI
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by K.M., 826DC
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by Smila H., Age 10, 826LA
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by Athena, 826NYC
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by Angel Flores Vazquez, 826 Valencia
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by Juna, 826michigan
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by Maia Sears, 826michigan
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by Felix E., 826 Valencia
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by Milo, 826NYC
A creative origin story in which a programmer simultaneously creates life and biology in a program.
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by Ximena Torres, Age 9, 826 Valencia
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by Victor, 826 Valencia
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by Robert, 826CHI
A collection of haikus spanning books and cosmology.
by Joseline, 826DC
A personal narrative about a teensie, tiny bit of jealousy for a new baby sister turning into love.
by Victor, 826 Valencia
An ode to Beans, Rice, and Chicken.
by Ehmely, 826CHI
A crucial missive for anyone playing a high-stakes game of "Hide and Seek".
by Talia, 826NYC
A creative field guide to Sea Lettuce.
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by Natalie, 826 Valencia
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by Reyes, 826NYC
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by Benny, 826 Boston
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by Natalie, 826CHI
A spirit named Janet haunts a dance studio as five young dancers arm themselves with a vacuum, a bottle, and the internet.
by Chelsea, 826NYC
An academically-inclined student passes on their favorite tips for having fun before fifth grade starts.
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