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Student Writer: Elijah Cruz
Meriden students learn how to research and write non-fiction at a young age. Here is what one second grader wrote about snakes.
This week’s featured writer: Elijah Cruz
School: John Barry Elementary School
Age: 7
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Grade: 2
Teacher: Mrs. Burke
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What have you learned in school that makes you a better writer? I have learned to concentrate on my writing. I get my ideas from reading books.
What is your favorite book? My favorite book is The Magic School Bus Flies from the Nest.
What do you like to do outside of school? I like to watch movies. Step Up is one of my favorite movies.
Elijah’s Writing:
Green Snakes
Female green snakes lay about 6 eggs. They don’t guard their eggs. The eggshells are soft and leathery. Green snakes rub off their skin when it gets too tight. It rubs its head on a rock and the old skin splits and peels back over its head. Its color blends in with the plants. Camouflage helps it so things don’t eat it. It never closes its eyes. Snakes smell with their tongue. It swallows its food whole.
