Using Mentor Texts to Teach 6 + 1 Writing Traits
Mini Lessons for K-8 Teachers
- 150 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About This Book
In this book, you'll find a wealth of mini lessons designed to improve the quality of students' writing. Each lesson uses a key mentor text and spotlights one of the 6 + 1 Writing Traits to allow students to focus on the essential aspects of good writing â content, organization, word choice, voice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation. Inviting and practical, the lessons are concise and follow a consistent model for easy implementation. With seven lessons per chapter, each includes step-by-step guidance, open-ended prompts, and suggestions for additional suitable mentor texts. The chapters are organized by genre â including fiction, informational texts, and poetry â and feature graphic novels and graphic informational mentor texts to inspire and engage students. Aligned with the Common Core State Standards, this resource is essential for any K-8 or pre-service teacher who wants to instill in their students the skills to become independent, confident writers.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Meet the Author
- Preface
- 1 Primary Fiction
- 2 Elementary Fiction
- 3 Informational Primary Texts
- 4 Informational Elementary Texts
- 5 Primary Poetry
- 6 Elementary Poetry
- Final Takeaways
- References