Grade 4
PersuasiveWritingDear President,
My name is Camila and I’m 9 years old. I live in Los Angeles and I see people without homes and food everyday. And it makes me sad. They make fires to keep warm, and I’m afraid the fires will burn our house down.
So I would like you to help them out. Housing costs too much and it is hard for people to buy. I don’t think people want to live in the street.
Since you are the president I want you to help them out. You could make it easier for new buildings to be built, and put homeless people there. You could also put people in empty buildings.
If you visit Los Angeles, I would like you to visit my house, and I’ll show you where the homeless people live. I will donate my own money to help.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Camila Ruiz Garcia
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 Ciaran, 826NYC
A creative field guide to a Mourning Cloak butterfly who lives in New York City.
by Muawiye, 826 Boston
In this resolution inspired by the "Include Someone" lesson and Cartoon Network storyboard, we learn that the act of inclusion begins with feeling empathy.
by Luana Anticona Nolasco, age 10, 826 Valencia
An eerie encounter with a shapeshifter after a grocery run.
by Olivia, 826NYC
An elegy for corn.
by Ximena Torres, Age 9, 826 Valencia
A poem about the lessons your family can teach you.
by Erriyanna, 826michigan
An epic poem about a younger sister. English and Spanish versions included.
by Ava Tassinari, 826 Boston
A story about a bullying incident on the school bus.
by Aiden Spence, Grade 3, 826NYC
This poem describes all of the reasons why green is the best color.
by Antoni L., 826DC
In this poem, the author discusses their origins through metaphor.
by Christian, 826 New Orleans
This poem uses personification to introduce the audience to an olive and its cousin, Jeff.
by Angel Flores Vazquez, 826 Valencia
This poem illustrates the effectiveness of descriptive language.
by Reyes, 826NYC
A creative field guide to the eastern gray squirrel.
by Alan, 826DC
This poem describes the thoughts of hunger.
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 Kayla, 826LA
This author reflects on an act of kindness to someone in need.
by K.M., 826DC
In this piece, a student describes the challenges of being a superhero and reflects on their power to shine.
by Natalie, 826 Valencia
A recipe for how to create a legendary rapper.
by Naomi, 826michigan
A (mostly) love letter to a kiwi with delicious imagery.
by Luis Cornejo, age 9, 826 Valencia
A student recalls the first time they saw a ghost.
by Benny, 826 Boston
Inspired by Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this piece contains a series of journal entries and rules for a new sport by fictitious NASA operative Agent Smitty.
by Jonathan Rivera Navarro, 826 Valencia
This poem celebrates and mourns a taco.
by Giannyl Guerrero Cabral, 826 Boston
A practical list of ways anyone can stop bullying.
by Ivan Newton Ponce, 826 Valencia
This poem uses sensory details to describe the writer's favorite places.
by Noel, 826 Valencia
The creation story of a new school, reimagined to improve learning. (Paid for by Taylor Swift with free water bottles, an Italian restaurant, a movie theater, and a comfortable and safe environment.)
by Rechab T., 826DC
This poem takes a surreal approach to describing a scene.
by Yaretzi, 826LA
In this resolution inspired by the "Include Someone" lesson and Cartoon Network storyboard, we learn how a thoughtful surprise can brighten a friend's day.
by Quinn, 826CHI
A piece that explores the dynamic nature of love and might just become your next Valentine's Day card.
by Victor, 826 Valencia
An ode to Beans, Rice, and Chicken.
by Brayan Luna, 826michigan
In this poem, a student vividly recounts watching The Undertaker perform a signature chokeslam on WrestleMania. Written in Spanish and English.
by L.M., 826CHI
The story of a lonely ghost named Annabeth, a plan to kidnap children on Halloween, and an unlikely encounter that reveals the true nature of friendship.
by Fatima, 826michigan
A list poem about a beautiful room and a beautiful family in both English and Spanish.
by Marie, 826CHI
A monkey named Chesley saves the animals of the forest from an evil Master!
by Maribel O.G., Grade 4, 826 Valencia
In this story, a student gets to know a new teacher and discovers that things are not always as they seem.
by Maria, 826 Valencia
This student gives thanks to ordinary objects in an ode.
by Keila S.O., 826michigan
An “I Am From” poem about growing up in Detroit.
by Will, 826michigan
A student imagines life in the future.
by Alfredo Enriquez-Aguilar, 826 Valencia
Have you ever wanted to care for a dragon? This poem teaches you how.
by Winta, 826DC
A concise but essential list of survival tips in the event of a sweet disaster.
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.
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.
by Yarely, 826michigan
A poem about grandma. English and Spanish versions included.
by Lyric White, age 10, 826 Valencia
A magical mountain quest to save a mermaid.
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 Lux, 826NYC
A student reflects on their experiences with bullying and how they’ll take a stand in the future.
Raven, 826 New Orleans
You guessed it—an ode to cookies.
by Caleigh, 826LA
A letter offering a concise yet compelling list of all that awaits in LA.
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 Keila, 826michigan
An "I A From" poem. English and Spanish versions included.
by Marisol, 826michigan
A young girl's poem about all the life she sees in her yard. English and Spanish versions included.
by Emma D., Grade 4, 826LA
A plea to the next President to provide better access to mental health treatment for youth.
by Ehmely, 826CHI
A crucial missive for anyone playing a high-stakes game of "Hide and Seek".
by Joshua, 826CHI
Alien monsters and a young boy forge a friendship over a dramatic series of events.
by Charlie, 826michigan
A very scientific retelling of why dinosaurs went extinct.
by Kevin, 826LA
A letter from the author to the author on appreciating both the unconventional and conventional parts of oneself.
by Elian de Leon, 826NYC
A poem that focuses on color and translates it into sensory details.
by Zari P., Grade 4, 826DC
A playful "I am" poem that explores what's possible.
by Stefany Moreira, Vivi Small, Ana Rosas, Eugenia Rosas, and Jason Carrillo, 826NYC
This poem describes a warmer, tastier world run by young people.
by Levi, 826NYC
An origin story for healthy food, involving an epic battle between purveyor of high-fructose corn syrup, Ronald McDonald, and a heroic band of chefs.
by Victor, 826 Valencia
This student gives thanks to ordinary objects in an ode.
by Lina, 826 Valencia
A mischievous recipe calling for 3 tablespoons of candy, 10 gallons of not laughing, and 100 gallons of mother.
by Dahlia-Rose, 826NYC
A field guide to Queen Anne’s Lace and a day in the life from a flower’s perspective.
by Jekaya, 826 Boston
A student reflects on what it takes to stand up to bullies and speak up for others.
Ren, 826 New Orleans
In this poem, a student explores what summer means to them.
by Mohamed F., 826 MSP
This poem uses descriptive language to leave the reader clues about the animal it is depicting.
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 Felix E., 826 Valencia
A student's fear is conquered after a startling discovery.
by Alongkorn, 826 New Orleans
In this resolution inspired by the "Include Someone" lesson and Cartoon Network storyboard, we learn that unlike wasabi gummies, there is no expiration date for making amends.
by Juna, 826michigan
A poem about taking the world in—and letting go.
by Selene Freudenberg, 826michigan
This hero’s journey leads an unlikely suspect into a land of books with a plot-disrupting villain who must be destroyed in order to save a multitude of characters, including Harry Potter!
by Violeta, 826CHI
A monster's routine trip for tuna sandwich ingredients results in a broken arm!
by Alexa, 826michigan
A poem that tastes like pepperoni pizza.
by Vanessa, 826CHI
A story about a mermaid named Luna and the epic battle to save Benzo, a rainbow-colored kingdom, using the power of love.
by Girod, 826 New Orleans
This celebratory poem uses similes to list all of the things the writer loves about themself.
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