Why I Love Using Mentor Texts All Year (And You Should, Too!)
Teachers know that using literature is the perfect way to introduce a lesson, but starting EVERY lesson with a new book would make it impossible
Teachers know that using literature is the perfect way to introduce a lesson, but starting EVERY lesson with a new book would make it impossible
This time of year, it’s no secret that most kids have Santa on the brain… …so don’t fight that feeling! You definitely can’t beat ’em on
We don’t often think of using higher order thinking questions, or Bloom’s Taxonomy above level 1 and 2, within grammar and writing instruction. In fact,
I am often asked by people who use mentor sentences, “How can I get the kids to carry these skills over into their writing?” Remember,
I absolutely LOVE getting the most bang for my buck, don’t you? Time is such a precious commodity in the classroom, so any time
Some common emails I get when people are ready to start mentor sentences, or are in the first week and feel like it’s not going