Assessment Models

In this explanatory model, a student gives information about a favorite pet.

In this explanatory essay, a student explains the importance of oceans as a food source.

This paragraph shares some ways to celebrate the 4th of July.

This short middle school book review focuses on Freaky Friday.

This personal narrative tells the story of a fun day with a friend.

A high school student prepared this speech to deliver at a local meeting of Veterans of Foreign Wars. The speech combines narrative and argumentation to build a vision for the future of the United States.

In this second-grade opinion paragraph, a student urges others to adopt a dog and take good care of it.

This third-grade how-to paragraph provides directions to get to a local park.

In this poor satirical news report, a student with a strong concept does not develop its potential.

In this definition essay, a student explores the term angry.

This middle school book review focuses on the short story "The Scarlet Ibis."

This essay argues against a proposed change to grading practices.