Student Model: Journal Entry

What an exciting day! Aunt Roma took me with her to

the Midland Research Institute where she works. I thought it
would be boring. Was I wrong! From the moment we walked
into the lab, I was hooked. The test tubes gleamed. Everywhere
I looked, there were machines that looked as though they
belonged on a space shuttle.
Aunt Roma explained what each machine was for and how
it worked. We talked about her project. She is investigating
the connection between certain genes and lung cancer. Best
of all, I was her assistant for the day. Even though I was just
organizing data, I felt like I was part of something important.
Imagine learning about these tiny units inside of us that tell
our bodies how to run!
As I watched the researchers going quietly about their
work, I thought about how they could change the world.
Genetic research is the future! Now I am sure I want to be part
of that future.

Use of Language Voice

What an exciting day! enthusiastic

Was I wrong! informal speech; enthusiastic

The test tubes gleamed. descriptive; author is engaged

with the subject; lively

Best of all, I was her assistant for bubbly; appreciative

the day!

Genetic research is the future! opinion shows conviction

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Grade 6, Lesson 16 LA101 Writing: Student Model

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