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Mentor texts
This document discusses how to use mentor texts in the classroom to inspire student writing. Mentor texts are well-known books that are examined closely to learn writing techniques from the author. Students can mimic their favorite authors and bridge the gap between reading and writing. The document provides examples of reading strategies, comprehension skills, text structures, and writing elements that can be taught using mentor texts. It encourages teachers to share lessons, resources, and be inspired by using mentor texts.
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Mentor texts
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- 2. •Discuss how touse mentor texts •Share and engage in lessons for the classroom •Share resources •Inspire the use of mentor texts!
- 3. (Dorfman & Cappelli,2007, 2012)
- 4. •Mentor texts areoften chosen because they are well-known and loved. As we return to these texts throughout the year we almost memorize the stories as we examine the way the text was crafted. Whether we are looking at the way the text is structured or how the author describes a setting, these books become our mentors or coaches. Students are inspired to mimic their favorite authors. (Dorfman & Cappelli, 2007, 2012)
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- 6. •Bridge the gapbetween reading and writing! •Differentiate Instruction •INSPIRE!!!
- 7. •Reading Strategies –visualize, inferring, etc. •Comprehension Skills – plot, main idea, etc. •Figurative Language – simile, metaphor, etc. •Parts of Speech – adjectives, prepositions , etc.
- 8. •Sequence •Cause & Effect •Problem& Solution •Compare & Contrast •Description
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- 10. (Dorfman & Cappelli,2007, p.5)
- 11. •Reading Connections • Visualizing •Point of View •Writing Connections • Style/Word Choice
- 13. •Reading Connections • Cause& Effect (Text Structure) •Writing Connections • Organization
- 18. •Reading Connections • Similes& Metaphors •Writing Connections • Content – 5 Senses • Style – Figurative Language
- 19. •Writing Connections • Focus •Content • Organization • Style • Conventions
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- 27. Thank you andGood Luck! Find inspiration through your favorite authors!