Writing+Models

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 * Check out the student models below to read samples of great writing!**

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= Book Reviews = //Twilight// by Roxanne Can you imagine falling in love with someone who is not... human? What if you discovered that he was a vampire. Talk about a complicated relationship. This is what happens to Bella in Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Twilight is a nonfiction story. This book is about a young girl named Bella. She moves to a new city and finds love within her school. However, Bella's love is much different than anyone elses. Bella falls in love with a VAMPIRE! Bella was living in Arizona with her mother, but then decided that she wanted to move back to her childhood town to live with her father, Charlie. He lives in a small town in Washington, called Forks. Bella starts school in Forks, where she makes new friends. Here, she feels very out of place. Not too long after she starts school, Bella begins to notice a very odd family. They are the Cullens. This family is very different from anyone Bella, or anyone else, has ever seen. Throughout this story, Bella begins to grow closer to one of the Cullen boys. His name is Edward. He and Bella are the two main characters in this book so far. Edward is a tall, slightly muscular boy. He has dark brown eyes, brown hair, and very pale skin. Something about him makes Bella fall head over heels. They begin spending time together outside of school. On their adventures, Bella learns more and more about Edward. He opens up to her and lets her in on many secrets that no one else knows. The message that I got from this book is that sometimes no matter how different someone is, you can't help but love them. To Bella, it didn't matter if Edward was human or a vampire. She loves him for who he is. Even though their relationship could be very dangerous, they both put that past them and try to make it work for the best. That is how everyone should be. We all need to learn to accept people for who they are. No one should try to act differently just to fit in somewhere. Though I have not finished this book yet, I love it. Twilight is definitely the best book that I have read all year. I highly recommend this book to everyone, and I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.

= Incredible Introductory Paragraphs (Thesis sentences are in bold.) = The monster doesn't live under my bed, but in my head. He pesters me until I give in. I'm never safe, even when I'm asleep. He's hungry, and he's not satisfied until I give him what he wants. He goes crazy when he hears the crackling coming from the spoon, like a baby about to get his bottle. The syringe feeds him. I go crazy. We both win. I never wanted him. He wanted me. **It all started with one hit, one destructive decision I will forever regret.**
 * Zane writes about a regret (one he wants all to know is fictional, not true):**

Luke penned this intro:
Known as King James, he has evolved from the rookie out of high school into one of the games very best. Lebron James has led the team that most thought could not win into one of the NBA's premiere power houses. The Cav's have made the playoffs in nearly every season Lebron has played in his young career. Already winning the MVP award, Lebron is still on a mission to win the NBA championship. **Lebron James, aka The King, deserves to be recognized for his ability as a leader and ability to play basketball.**

Andy writes:
In a day when being African American was mostly frowned upon, one man stood up and fought the ongoing discrimination not with his fists, but with his words. "I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood." **This hero's name, is Martin Luther Kind Jr.**

Alex writes:
On the outside, he appeared an ordinary man. On the inside, he was dying of pancreatic cancer. Randy Pausch was a father, a husband, a professor, and a hero. While he wasn't widely known until after his diagnosis, the cancer is not the source of his fame. His unique take on life and continuously positive attitude is what makes Pausch stand out. He made his last moments count by authoring a book and giving a lecture on how to make your life count. **Randy Pausch is a hero and an inspiration who should be recognized with a stamp.**

= = = Character Analysis = Check out Roxanne's analysis of Bella. Just click the white place markers on the image below.media type="custom" key="5013063"

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