WritingFix is currently seeking a 6th, 7th or 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.

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Campfire Bugs
by Ty, 10th grade poet

When the fire begins to sizzle and pop,
Campfire bugs take to flight.
On invisible platforms they skitter then hop.
They glint and glow with fiery light.

Add one more log and a swarm will be birthed,
Swirling and twirling 'til their bright red glow dims.
An explosion of flames marches out of the earth,
A dazzling display that I hope never ends.

Now the fire's gone to bed,
Asleep deep in that pit in an ashy black pile
Until tomorrow comes to a head.
We won't see those campfire bugs for a while.

It's twilight again and one log everyone lugs,
To spot where we first met those campfire bugs.

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