Mentor Texts That Inspire Note...
The following children’s books all feature notebook-like writing: Share...
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With so many books filling the shelves of bookstores and libraries, how do we begin to select the right mentor texts for our...
read moreOptimal Learning Model
The optimal learning model takes Vygotsky’s ideas and puts theory into practice. In this research-based model, the responsibility...
read moreTeaching Conventions
The mini-lessons described on the previous pages are considered “craft” lessons. They equip young writers with...
read moreWord Wall "Bobs"
I borrowed this phrase from BER presenter Diane Murphy. She uses the phrase to describe the action she wants her students to use...
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