Mentor Texts For “How-To Writing” for Kindergarten and First Grade
It is important to teach children with explicit instruction and practice, especially when working with new writers. When I plan a mini-lesson with a mentor text, I read it beforehand and add sticky notes with notes on what to point out to the students. My students think it is hilarious when I think out loud to model the how-to writing.
How Can Teachers Help Elementary Students Become Effective Writers?
How can we as teachers help students become effective writers? I must confess that as a classroom teacher, I often find it difficult to fit in writing time or writing workshop. That was until I agreed to teach a college course, Writing Across The Curriculum.