Using mentor texts is a research based best practice for teaching writing.
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L.1 Why We Use Mentor Texts
L.2 Where to Find the Best Mentor Texts for Your Class
Your Mentor Text Routines Worksheets
L.3.1 Establishing a Mentor Text Routine - Day 1
L.3.2 Establishing a Mentor Text Routine - Days 2 & 3
L.3.3 Establishing a Mentor Text Routine - Day 4
L.4 Inclusive Literature for Mentor Texts
L.5 Literature Lists and Research for Mentor Texts
This list covers some of the things you'll see happening in your classroom. But the good news is, you'll see phenomenal growth.
Students will be eager to read well-written stories, poems, and articles.
Students will be able to analyze and define what makes a text exemplary.
Students will become self-aware about the writing process.
Students will be able to do this work independently.
Students incorporate the things they’ve noted and learned from the mentor text and will be able to emulate it.
You'll gain a true sense of satisfaction when you see how much their writing improves.
Learn how you can build stronger writers with mentor texts.
