Juan Acosta Writing Sample June 2012
Several weeks ago my two nephews were hit by a car while riding a bicycle. One was nearly killed. To avoid such accidents, both drivers and cyclists should do several things.
First of all drivers should be aware of pedestrians and people on bikes, especially kids on bikes. Drivers might allow extra space for kids. Watch the speed limit, and be [Read on...]
Oralia Moreno Writing Sample June 2012
Dear Mr. David Smith
I would like to introduce my self I am Oralia Moreno and I would like to talk about my jobs experience I have throughout my life
My first one was sales.
When I was a kid I used to sell fish. My dad was a fisherman for a living.
My second business was catering fast food. My husband and I [Read on...]
Just Write! Guide
After two years of research, Teaching Excellence in Adult Literacy (TEAL) has released a guide that helps adult basic education teachers with evidence-based writing instruction. This guide has many interesting ideas that are aimed at promoting and improving writing, the thought process around writing, and how to enhance overall instruction. Click here to go to the guide online.
Click here to [Read on...]
Reducing Fat
Writing Sample by Cassandra Hood
there is many ways to reduce fat in your diet. when you prepare for dinner and you want to eat healthier you have to reduce the fat in your meal. when you have excess fat in your meal it can make you gain weight. some people use [Read on...]
Las Vegas Trip
By Hyun Jin
This was the first time I traveled with my children around America. I especially chose Las Vegas because it is not far away from Utah. Before our travelling, the weather was very terrible but I couldn’t give up. When I was driving to Vegas, the weather changed again and again. There was a lot of rain and strong [Read on...]
2011 Writing Contest Results: Poetry & Other
This is a compilation of entries from the 2011 writing contest. The entries are typed exactly as they were submitted; therefore, several grammatical and/or spelling errors may exist due to the various reading levels at which some of the students function.
To see the writing contest instructions, please click here.
Grand Prize—Poetry: Princess Ismael
Tutor: Jessie Hale
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2011 Writing Contest Results: Fiction
This is a compilation of entries from the 2011 writing contest. The entries are typed exactly as they were submitted; therefore, several grammatical and/or spelling errors may exist due to the various reading levels at which some of the students function.
To see the writing contest instructions, please click here.
Grand Prize—Fiction: Candace Hood
Tutor: Lynn Dean
The Baby [Read on...]
2011 Writing Contest Results: Nonfiction
This is a compilation of entries from the 2011 writing contest. The entries are typed exactly as they were submitted; therefore, several grammatical and/or spelling errors may exist due to the various reading levels at which some of the students function.
To see the writing contest instructions, please click here.
Grand Prize—Nonfiction: Luis Gutierrez
Tutor: Gail Russell
Haunted House [Read on...]
Staying Safe in a Toxic World, Issue #32 of The Change Agent
This issue of The Change Agent explores the local environment and tells stories of environmental clean-ups and community efforts to identify and deal with pollution sources. With an emphasis on math and science, activities help students think about large and small numbers, percents, ratios, and scale. A one-pager on “Smart Moves: Take Control of Math” offers strategies for confronting difficult [Read on...]
2011 Writing Contest
Dear Tutor:
It’s that time again! The 2011 Project Read Writing Contest is about to get underway. The attached document details the categories and procedures involved. All students are eligible to participate, and prizes will be awarded for the most outstanding entries. The tutor of each winning student will also be recognized at the summer party on 3 June 2011.
Please assist [Read on...]
