HELP! Mentor Texts for Writing?

Sunday, July 22, 2012 - 7 comments
I've been given the opportunity to order some picture books on the fly.  I need some suggestions for mentor texts to use for writing or math lessons (Grade Level 2-6).  Please comment below on books that you have used and lessons you have taught.  If you're a blogger and have a post on a lesson you think I'd love, link it up in the comments...pretty please.  Thanks in advance!  :)

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  1. LorenaJuly 22, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Have you checked out http://www.cleverschoolteacher.com/Shop.aspx#
    They have books that are bundled together.

    I hope that helps.
    Lorena
    Little Treasures

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    1. 5th Grade Rocks, 5th Grade RulesJuly 23, 2012 at 11:40 AM

      I haven't ever been there! What a great resource! Thanks! :)

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  2. Dollie EvansJuly 23, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    I love the lessons over at writingfix.com check them out-they have a whole section on mentor texts. Let us know what you ordered

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  3. MelanieJuly 24, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    One book that I completely love and have used for several years in 5th grade is Mechanically Inclined by Jeff Anderson. He has great ideas for mini-lessons to use during your Writer's Workshop time.

    Mel

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  4. Mrs. ShepherdJuly 25, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    I also love Mechanically Inclined and www.writingfix.com. One book though in particular that I love to use for Writing is Owl Moon. It is really a great book to use for figurative language, but it has many other uses. The Twits by Roald Dahl is another book great to use for descriptive or comical writing.

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  5. Mrs. Beattie's ClassroomJuly 28, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    www.writingfix.com is the most incredible resource for writing lessons based on books!

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  6. AbbieAugust 15, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    As a 5th grade teacher too, I am lovin' your site! :) Mentor texts were a bear for me too and after a LOT of searching, this is by far the best source I've found. It not only has mentor texts, but they are divided into each individual trait and device. It's amazing. It's tricky to give out if I'm not emailing it as a document attachment (I'd be happy to send it if you like), but here's what I did. I googled "story mountain mentor texts" and it's the first result I get from a base site, www.nisk.k12.ny.us. The first result links you directly to the word document :) I hope it works for you!

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