where can I find stories written by students

**cat4554** · 10-10-2009, 01:47 AM

We all know that children ( and adults) learn best by modeling / seeing works by others. I cannot find Halloween stories / poems written by elementary students on line. I wanted to print a few to show my special ed students to inspire them to become better writers. Any ideas ? Any sites to suggest ?

**kdoh_2000** · 10-10-2009, 01:57 PM

This looks good, though it's grade 5 and older:

[url="http://www.merlynspen.org/"]http://www.merlynspen.org/[/url]

**cat4554** · 10-10-2009, 02:51 PM

Thank you but I really wanted examples of younger students writings.

**kdoh_2000** · 10-10-2009, 05:54 PM

Try this:

[url="http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:X8_trhw08iUJ:www.ttms.org/PDFs/03%2520Writing%2520Samples%2520v001%2520(Full"]http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:X8_ ... %2520(Full[/url]).pdf+student+writing+samples+elementary&cd=3&hl=e n&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari

it's also available as pdf...

**cat4554** · 10-11-2009, 12:55 AM

That was exactly what I was looking for, thank you. How did you find it? Do you know of any Halloween stories written by elem. students? I compiled a list of Halloween words to inspire the students I work with.

**kdoh_2000** · 10-11-2009, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by cat4554

That was exactly what I was looking for, thank you. How did you find it? Do you know of any Halloween stories written by elem. students? I compiled a list of Halloween words to inspire the students I work with.

I searched for 'writing samples elementary'. I'm not finding writing samples on specific topic, but did find these prompts:

[url="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1128513/free_teaching_ideas_halloween_writing.html"]http://www.associatedcontent.com/articl ... iting.html[/url]

**cat4554** · 10-11-2009, 12:15 PM

Thank you for all your help. That latest site didn't have the exact writing sample just suggestions for story starters. I have tons of them. I searched all Friday night and yesterday am. I am going to read them a few Halloween stories and hopefully with the word box I put together we can brainstorm for a story. I tried attaching my Halloween words for you but it is " The extension doc is not allowed." If you would like a copy, email at [email="cat4554@optonline.net"]cat4554@optonline.net[/email] and I will forward you a copy.
Have a good day. Mary Ann

**kdoh_2000** · 10-11-2009, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by cat4554

Thank you for all your help. That latest site didn't have the exact writing sample just suggestions for story starters. I have tons of them. I searched all Friday night and yesterday am. I am going to read them a few Halloween stories and hopefully with the word box I put together we can brainstorm for a story. I tried attaching my Halloween words for you but it is " The extension doc is not allowed." If you would like a copy, email at [email="cat4554@optonline.net"]cat4554@optonline.net[/email] and I will forward you a copy.
Have a good day. Mary Ann

I'm primarily a social studies teacher. I teach 1 unit of language arts, including writing. My students though are 'bright' to 'gifted.' For the most part I have trouble just keeping up with their ideas! 8)

**cat4554** · 10-11-2009, 01:20 PM

WOW!!! Lucky you. I am special ed and I do in class support 3rd & 4th grade. For the most part, even the non classified students are struggling learners. We might be lucky and have 1 or 2 bright students. Even since school started again, I feel so drained and say to myself, " can I do this til I am 66? " I am 55.

**kdoh_2000** · 10-12-2009, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by cat4554

WOW!!! Lucky you. I am special ed and I do in class support 3rd & 4th grade. For the most part, even the non classified students are struggling learners. We might be lucky and have 1 or 2 bright students. Even since school started again, I feel so drained and say to myself, " can I do this til I am 66? " I am 55.

Hey, I'm 54 an when I said 'drained' I meant it. Though I will say it's easier to be enervated by the bright, than the not so. I will concede though, that I always begin with the lowest I think lesson and move up from there. I think it's important to individualize the lesson, which should be easier with your smaller group, than the 18 I'm dealing with.