First graders Stadium Drive Elementary practice writing strong conclusions. #finishstrong #mentortexts TCRWP Lake Orion Community Schools Catie Razzano
Need a strong opening for the picture book you are writing? There's a new blog post at kidlitworks.com/kidlit-works-c… with tips and examples from many great books. #KidLitWorks #picturebooktips #strongopenings #50PreciousWords #PBParty #ChildrensBook #studywriting #mentortexts
In case you missed it, the KidLit Works blog shares tips on crafting strong openings. Visit kidlitworks.com/kidlit-works-c… for tips and examples. #KidLitWorks #picturebooktips #strongopenings #50PreciousWords #PBParty #ChildrensBook #studywriting #mentortexts
Mentor Texts have so much power to connect us to each other, ourselves, our imaginations & our learning. In 'A Walking Curriculum for the Early Years', we provide suggestions for #mentortexts with every walk - like these for the 'Lovely/Unlovely' walk.
Want to learn more about strong Picture Book openings? Learn tips to craft stronger openings and see examples on the KidLit Works Blog at kidlitworks.com/kidlit-works-c… #KidLitWorks #picturebooktips #strongopenings #50PreciousWords #PBParty #ChildrensBook #studywriting #mentortexts
#ReadAloud round up! We've had fun reading these gems together recently 😊 #ReadTogether #MentorTexts
Legos for the win today! Illustrating how their prewriting will work with a quick build challenge.
“Now look at this Lego box of writer moves we discovered in our #mentortexts ! We can snap them together in all sorts of interesting ways, making each of our analyses unique!”
Mapping out the moves writers make as we prepare to craft some analysis.
Is it more challenging to use #mentortexts than a pre-made graphic organizer? Yes!
Will the finished writing pieces be more nuanced and enjoyable to read?
You bet!
It’s #asianandpacificislandersmonth and my shelves are full of books that celebrate titles and authors. 💚 #risdweareone #risdbeleives #mentortexts #bookpusher RLAinRISD Richardson ISD Library & Information Technology
Richness of vocabulary allows a child to communicate a richness of thought in their spoken and written words. It all points to the essential nature of exposure to quality literature and quality conversations in the classroom. #vocabularybuilding #richlanguage #mentortexts
Another 30 days of #MentorTexts will take us outdoors and focus on developing our relationship with the land & sense of Place. Where can you start? These 3 texts provide opportunities for Ss to develop their skills at noticing & naming, making connections, wonder & explore!
Exploring how #mentortexts can bridge critical reading and writing for students with Rebekah O’Dell Paula Nevins ELAN #ELANanticipates ✨
I’ve changed my book shelves with some of my favorite Halloween titles! 🎃One of my favs is one called Albert’s Halloween. It’s an old one but wonderful for details and making predictions! What’s one of your favs? 🎃👻🎃 #RISDWeAreOne #mentortexts Richardson ISD Library & Information Technology #RISDLLC
Today was full of rich conversation with the 7th grade team focused on the informational writing standards. We discussed different genres and stylistic choices we can teach our young writers by examining mentor texts. #booklove #readinglikewriters #mentortexts TY! Literacy-Matters/Sarah Cordova
A fabulous #kidlitbookstack for a rainy day! #mentortexts #cumulativetexts and some absolute treasures!!
TONIGHT (and recorded!) we'll talk about a 4- step process for planning ANY unit of writing, I'll share stashes of #mentortexts from around the Internet, and a simple formula for a writing lesson that will save your planning period! Join me!
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Kenzi is checking out my library stack, a bit confused by the selections. I'm pondering a new project, so most of these are mentor texts, although some of them are also just for fun.😄
#mentortexts #librarystack #kidlit #picturebooks
You need courage, heart, and brains to use #MentorTexts in #conferring during writing. Carl Anderson #PARSUM23 #ParamusLearning
Using Epic to learn about different informational topics & text features!👩🏻💻📖🧐✏️MaryAHubbardSchool Ramsey School District #readingwritingconnection #readingformeaning #writingtoinform #research #mentortexts
