Samples of Student Work, K5-Grade 3 160 Samples of 2nd Grade ...

Kindergarten through 3 rd Grade Writing Samples
Sample N
Although my day at school is long, it is filled with learning and fun
filled activities. The day begins with D.E.A.R. (drop everything and
read) time. At this time we are required to read for recreation. We
are allowed to books or magazines that we find interesting. This lasts
for 20 to 30 minutes. After D.E.A.R. announcements are made by the
principal, during this time he sets his expectations for us for the day.
We must quietly listen. Then we begin our seatwork while the
teachers take attendance and lunch count.
For the rest of the morning, we work in reading groups. I’m in the
level 4 group. Some of the things we do include phonics, oral reading
and comprehension activities. I especially enjoy oral reading because I
am an expressive reader.
After reading we have lunch and lunch recess. Most of the time I
have hot lunch even though I don’t always like what the cooks make for
us. I know the food is suppose to be nutritious, but shouldn’t it also
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