by imavexadmin | Apr 17, 2017 | [Writing]
Many teachers choose to introduce each of the 6 Traits by reading a text that exemplifies the trait. Students can see the trait in action within such mentor text. Picture books are a great option. The text is short (which is important for a mini-lesson) and engaging...
by imavexadmin | Jun 25, 2013 | [Writing]
Several teachers requested this list of Kristina Smekens’ top 10 favorite mentor texts and why she loves each one. #1 The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle, Don Wullfson–(Technically, this isn’t a picture book. In fact there isn’t a single...
by imavexadmin | May 16, 2012 | [Writing]
Incorporate The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle as a Mentor Text May 16, 2012 | [Writing] The same mentor text can be used within a variety of reading and writing lessons. Not only does it save time in having to read a new text to then notice its writing strengths, it...
by imavexadmin | May 16, 2012 | [Reading]
The same mentor text can be used within a variety of reading and writing lessons. Not only does it save time in having to read a new text to then notice its writing strengths, it also demonstrates that the same text is strong for numerous skills. The Kid Who Invented...
by imavexadmin | Jul 21, 2009 | [Writing]
Many teachers utilize Jane O’Connor’s Fancy Nancy to teach word choice and target precise language. It’s a fabulous picture book for the trait of word choice. But many have asked for a “boy book” that targets the same word choice skills...
