Salt and Spice

In a well-researched informational essay, fifth grader Jianing explains how spices have a much richer history than we know.

Opinion Letter: Using Coal

In an opinion piece, 6th grader Zelie argues that society should seek a renewable source of energy and move away from coal.

A VSA fourth grader writes a moving biography about Sacagawea’s impressive traits and feats.

In an insightful literary analysis, a VSA fourth grader uses textual evidence to support her claim about the main character’s emotional development.

In this informational essay, 3rd grader Teresa explains how the Powhatan use natural resources.

In this informational essay, a VSA third grader writes a biography about Helen Keller.