The Adventures of the 7th Grade Mind: I am an Author
School: High Tech Middle Chula Vista
City/State: San Diego, CA
Grade(s): 7
Format(s): Book, Essay
Subject(s): English Language Arts
Project Overview
Seventh grade students at High Tech Middle in San Diego, California created this collection of stories as a result of hundreds of hours of writer’s workshop.
In order to culture a genuine love of writing, students were allowed to write about any topic of their choosing. The nature of workshop writing relies on self-reflection, peer critique, and coaching from the teacher. This book is written and edited entirely by students. It exemplifies the pieces that the authors feel are their best works.
The 215-page book includes forty-three student essays can be purchased at https://www.createspace.com/3629030 . Each essay is from two to five pages long.
How This Project Can Be Useful
- Highlights a format that allows the work of each student to be individually assessed
- Writing is very strong and clear, and reflects the extensive editing process
- Shows a level of writing that can be achieved when students are allowed to choose topics that they find interesting and meaningful
- Provides a range of short essays on topics that are of interest to middle school students
Common Core State Standards
| Standard | Long Term Learning Target |
|---|---|
| W.7.3 |
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| W.7.5 |
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