Recently, the Middle School has published its finished versions of writing, each varying by grade level. These examples of writing portray their growth from the start of the semester, illustrating their hard work from the first semester.
Firstly, the sixth graders have worked on personal narratives. Students brainstormed on real-life stories and focused their narrative. These students applied the narrative techniques they had learned over the semester, and instead of using the more elementary “just telling” approach, they “showed” the story, which sets their writing apart from the elementary level.
Secondly, the seventh graders focused on writing realistic fiction but also investigating characterisation. Students wrote stories that were inspired by moments they have lived through. Within the story, they developed character, setting, and conflicts. They revised their work multiple times, leading to their final draft. Also, they started investigating characterizations. They analysed how characteristics are revealed through dialogue, relationships and conflict. One seventh-grade student, Eugene, has noted that his “English was not my best subject, but now I’ve become more confident over the semester”, highlighting growth.
Lastly, the eighth graders focused on informational writing. These students picked a topic they had an attachment to, and using that interest, they wrote a clear yet engaging essay. They researched, then organized their ideas, and learnt how to keep a professional tone.
These students have put in immense amounts of effort into the first semester of school, and their writing reflects the effort, portraying their clear growth.
