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Stories, personal essays, literary analysis, speeches, and everything in between — 3rd grade to 8th grade.
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Personal essay
Goodbyes in the Morning Light
The morning of our departure from India carried a quiet weight…
Story
Mysterious Socks Leave Teacher and Students Baffled
On Tuesday, October 31, a pair of white, slightly stained gym socks were found in the classroom of THRS ELA Instructor Mrs. Newman…
Story
The Tomato of Tawaret
Usually, when one is to think about a tomato, they imagine a juicy, crimson, delectable fruit…
Essay Award
Reclaiming Honesty: Confronting AI Misuse in Classrooms
In our classrooms, cheating doesn’t sneak in through hushed whispers and hand gestures anymore…
Literary essay
Heartbreak in the Stars
When you look up at the cosmos, most people think of the stars blazing in the dark, the moon’s dark beauty, and the galaxies representing the unknown…
Speech Award
A Heartbeat from Disaster
Tick. Feet pounding. Tick. Breath shaking. Tick. Red blooming across the floor. Tick. Tick. Tick. It’s too late…
Argumentative essay
Is Survival Selfish?
Think about a time where you watched a thriller movie or read a superhero book. Chances are, the hero has to make the ultimate sacrifice to make sure good prevails over evil…
Story
The Day My GPA Took a Nosedive (and So Did I)
I should have known it was a bad idea, but that didn’t stop me. I was tired of being the rule-follower, the goody-two shoes…
Story Award
The Secret They Left Behind
“Sonia, I really don’t think this is a good idea,” I warned, stepping away from the bathroom. “You’ll be fine, Jasmine.” Sonia waved me off…
Historical essay Award
Bloodstained Petals: How the White Rose Resistance Became a Symbol of Moral Courage
A pristine flower blooms in silence, its white petals drifting like forbidden leaflets. One slowly flutters to the ground, swaying in the breeze…
Story
When the Shadows Wake
The shadows. They follow you. Watch you. Calculate your every movement. Yet, no one cares about them. They say it’s a trick of the light, a natural phenomenon…
Story
The Hero of Solara Heights
High above the quiet city of Solara Heights, two figures stood on the rooftop of a towering skyscraper…
Speech Award
The Silent Struggle
Imagine walking into a room filled with mockery, pointing fingers, and cruel laughter - all directed towards you. It hurts to have to deal with this every single day…
Story Award
The Hidden Truth
“Julie,” Mutter called from downstairs, “Supper is ready! “Coming, Mutter!” Julie yelled, abandoning her coloring book on the table…
Persuasive essay
Maltese
Originated on the island of Malta, the Maltese is a unique dog breed. It is more intelligent than your average dog…
Story
The Perfect Fall Day
The warm sun shone against the black cat’s fur, the pitter-patter of her claws the only sound for miles. She had no trouble in this world, being a lone feline…
Story
The Missing Birthday Balloons
Note: This story is unfinished. “AHHHHHHHHH!!!” The scream from the castle could be heard all around the kingdom of Everglow…
Essay
A Legendary Life
The person who I think was a legend is Mahatma Gandhi…
Story
Stranded on Mars
CRASH! The rocket fell through Mar’s heavy atmosphere and onto the Martian surface. Red sand filled the capsule and six kids, including me, stumbled out…
Essay
Misinformation
Have you ever been misinformed about something and then passed that information on to someone else? Well, that’s what happens everyday…
Personal essay Award
The Way of the Pool
When I stood at the edge of one of the outdoor pools in Kalahari Resort, I could see the jelly bean-shaped pool and could hear kids splashing cheerfully in the water…
Book review
Realistic Fiction Literacy Essay
I recently finished the realistic fiction called Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling. Aven Green loves to tell stories about how she lost her arms…
Speech Award
Remember the Frogs!
When I saw bricks coming my way, I sprinted for my life. Away from my only home. Away from my family. Away from my life. I wandered for a few days until I found a small pond…