The writing samples above are from the fifth grade intervention class that I support with the System 44/Read 180 reading intervention program. Some of the students still struggle with basic phonics skills and their writing skills are also far below grade level. The pieces are unedited first draft attempts to write to the "I Love" prompt. Even though the errors can make the writing difficult to read, the students (mostly boys) thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were totally engaged. In fact, as I collected their papers, they begged for more. I feel a bit exposed posting this unedited work, but since the kids were brave enough to write it, I feel I must be brave enough to share it.
