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Focus Trait: ORGANIZATION Support Trait: IDEA DEVELOPMENT

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Hubris at the Bat

writing a parody of Casey at the Bat about a modern day character

The poetry of Ernest Lawrence Thayer is inspiring student writers to try new techniques with the traits of organization and idea development.

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Student Sample Being Sought: Upper Elementary

WritingFix is currently seeking a 3rd-6th grade student's sample for this writing assignment. Teachers: if you can help us obtain up to three student samples, along with a digital photo of the students and a signed permission slips, we will send you either a complimentary copy of the Northern Nevada Writing Project's Elementary Writing Guide, or you may choose from any of our NNWP publications.

Write to us at publish@writingfix.com and use 'Casey at the Bat' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.


Student Sample Being Sought: Middle School

WritingFix is currently seeking a 7th-8th grade student's sample for this writing assignment. Teachers: if you can help us obtain up to three student samples, along with a digital photo of the students and a signed permission slips, we will send you either a complimentary copy of the Northern Nevada Writing Project's Secondary Writing Guide, or you may choose from any of our NNWP publications.

Write to us at publish@writingfix.com and use 'Casey at the Bat' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.


Student Sample Being Sought: High School

WritingFix is currently seeking a 9th-12th grade student's sample for this writing assignment. Teachers: if you can help us obtain up to three student samples, along with a digital photo of the students and a signed permission slips, we will send you either a complimentary copy of the Northern Nevada Writing Project's Secondary Writing Guide, or you may choose from any of our NNWP publications.

Write to us at publish@writingfix.com and use 'Casey at the Bat' in your e-mail's subject line, if you have a student sample to share with us.

 


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