As students move into middle school, they put to use all the writing skills used in the lower grades. In 5th and 6th grade, we focus on the organization and development of ideas to create writing that will prepare them for success in their future writing endeavors. The following composition was revised many times with the teacher, his classmates, and the writer discussing and sharing ideas to incorporate and develop his ideas. The student and his peers are well on their way to becoming accomplished middle school writers.
Going to Greece Πηγαίνοντας στην Ελλάδα Ethan Margolies, Fifth Grade
Slam! My mom enters my bedroom in a rush. “Happy Early Birthday,” she says. Your dreams and wishes have come true, we’re going to Greece for 3 weeks for your birthday at one of the fanciest hotels, the Leto hotel.” I was so happy and thrilled, I knew she knew I wanted to go to Greece but I never thought it would actually happen. I just couldn’t wait to board the plane in just one week! I am so excited to visit interesting places, do fun things, and eat great food. There are so many great things to do and visit in Greece. One great place to visit is the museum of contemporary art where you can view various Greek art and architecture. Another place to visit is the Museum of Olive and Olive Oil where you can learn the process of making olive oil from olives. If you’re into going boating, you can go on a boat on the amazing Corinth Canal. I have read a few books about Greece, and I’ve been wanting to go because the books explained Greece with such great scenery and great architectural features. Lastly, you can visit Delphi, which is the most sacred Greek temple and the oracle of Apollo( the Greek god of archery, music, poetry, prophecy, dance, and diseases). There are so many places to visit in Greece, I can’t wait to go. It would be so amazing to go to Greece also because there are so many fun things to do! One adventurous thing to do that would last hours would be to go spelunking, which is exploring caves. I would really like to go spelunking because I love exploring natural sites. Another cool thing to do in Greece would be to hike the Corfu trail. I have hiked a few different trails in Maui, Hawaii but those were shorter with more greenery. The Corfu trail is narrow and stretched out across the coastline of Corfu island. If you like climbing then you should definitely go and climb Mt. Olympus. Mt. Olympus is located between Thessaly and Macedonia and is the tallest mountain in Greece. ( Continued )
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