Mentor Texts

Teaching writing through children`s literature, K-6

This intriguing book is organized around the traits of good writing — focus, content, organization, style, and conventions — and includes:

  • mentor texts that can be used to scaffold student work
  • student writing samples that demonstrate how students take risks
  • teacher writing samples that show the power of teacher as writer
  • a comprehensive, annotated list of children`s literature, with specific suggestions for teaching points

This practical guide demonstrates the power of learning to read like writers. It shows both teachers and students how to notice what authors do, and how to use that knowledge to inform their own writing.

*Don`t miss the new companion text, Nonfiction Mentor Texts.



Author(s): Lynne R. Dorfman and Rose Cappelli

Pages: 216 Publication Date: 2007 ISBN: 9781571104335

Price:$ 31.95

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