VSA Future
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“New Beginnings” written by a 7th grade VSA Future Reading and Writing student, won an Honorable mention in Personal Essay and Memoir in the 2026 Scholastic Writing Awards.
A VSA fifth grader analyzes the protagonist's emotions in the short story "An Earful."
A VSA fourth grader offers an engaging tale of Helen Keller's early years and her lessons with tutor Anne Sullivan.
In a well-researched informational essay, fifth grader Jianing explains how spices have a much richer history than we know.
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.
