5th grade nonfiction writing samples
by: Jessica Kelmon | Updated: July 23, 2016
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When it comes to writing, fifth grade is a red-letter year. To prepare for the demands of middle school and high school writing, fifth graders should be mastering skills required for strong nonfiction writing . Learn more about your fifth grader’s writing under Common Core . All students should be learning three styles of writing:
Informative/explanatory writing
Reports that convey information accurately with facts, details, and supporting information.
Narrative writing
Stories, poems, plays, and other types of fiction that convey a plot, character development, and/or personal stories.
Opinion writing
Writing in which students try to convince readers to accept their opinion about something using reasons and examples.
Fifth grade writing sample #1
Bipolar Children
This student’s report starts with a decorative cover and a table of contents. The report has eight sections, each clearly labeled with a bold subhead, and includes a bibliography. At the end, this student adds three visuals, two images from the internet with handwritten captions and a related, hand-drawn cartoon.
Type of writing: Informative/explanatory writing
Fifth grade writing sample #2
The 442nd Regimental Combat Team
Dylan’s report is thorough and well organized. There’s a cover page, an opening statement, and four clear sections with subheads, including a conclusion. You’ll see from the teacher’s note at the end that the assignment is for an opinion piece, but Dylan clearly writes a strong informational/explanatory piece, which is why it’s included here.
Fifth grade writing sample #3
The Harmful Ways of By-Catch and Overfishing
This student includes facts and examples to inform the reader about by-catch and overfishing. Then, at the end, the student tries to convince the reader to take a personal interest in these topics and gives example of how the reader can take action, too.
Type of writing: Opinion writing
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