Pablo Neruda – Ben Grade 10 IB

This comparative commentary is written by one of my grade 10 IB students. The essay focuses on Pablo Neruda’s poems, exploring his stance on communism....

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Banning Cell Phones – Angela ESL-E Grade 9

This standard five-paragraph essay is written by one of my ESL-E grade 9 students. She has clearly mentioned her subtopics in a parallel structure in...

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Raising Empathy – Sabrina, IELTS Student

This standard five-paragraph essay is written by one of my IELTS students. She has an interesting hook-clincher strategy, starting the essay with the Syrian boy...

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Banning Homework – Leila, IELTS Student

This standard inquiry format essay is written by one of my IELTS students. She has written a general statement as the hook, which is a...

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The Lullaby

Inspired by the joy of watching my 11-month old daughter fall asleep in my arms, I decided to write this personal narrative. Embellished with imagery...

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Slowing Down – Linda, Grade 11

This personal narrative is written by one of my grade 11 students. Her essay opens immediately, flows well, and rises to the climax step by...

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Dear Grandma – Michael, Grade 8

This persuasive essay is written by one of my grade 8 students. He has presented his argument in favor of doctor-assisted death creatively in the...

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Story of a Motion – Tim, Grade 7

This short story is written by one of my grade 7 students. It has an incredibly touching theme, which resonates with lovely moms. The theme...

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When Love Strikes – Candy, Grade 10

This poem is written by one of my grade 10 students. She has applied strikingly deep similes and metaphors along with many sound devices, such...

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