Teachers are always asking for strong writing samples and anchor papers to utilize within the classroom. Throughout my travels last month, I collected several pieces from teachers who were excited to share their students’ writing successes. These three caught my eye because of the voice they each possess.

• After studying the uses of the comma, Melissa Beitler had her South Adams sixth graders write a bio- poem about this punctuation mark. Check out one group’s version of the comma written with a “rapperâ€� attitude.

• Deer Ridge Elementary teacher Susie King submitted a letter from a student who left her beloved blanket in the hotel while on vacation. The anxious worry of this first grader is so obvious.

• This last sample is a first draft (with only minor editing) by a second grader at Winfield Elementary. This piece is written from the point of view of the chick inside an egg. It is so sophisticated for an eight-year-old. This young writer nailed the voice! Love it!

You can view all three writing samples. Thanks for sharing ladies.

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