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Sample winning essay for Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs Class of the Month Contest - Luke

Part of the Student Work from LeFrak Class of the Month Contest Winners Curriculum Collection.

Luke PS 56 Image

Luke's work comes from Laura Devlin's fifth grade class at P.S. 056 Harry Eichler in Queens.

Luke PS 56 file
 


This essay’s strengths:

  • Presents information from the text relevant to the prompt with accuracy and sufficient detail.
  • Presents information from the Museum exhibit relevant to the prompt with accuracy and sufficient detail.
  • Accurately presents science content relevant to the prompt with sufficient explanations that demonstrate understanding of the topic.
  • Maintains focus on the writing prompt for the majority of the essay.
 

Needs additional support:

  • Illustration communicates little new information.