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Adding mentor texts to your writing curriculum can be a huge plus for your students! Read on to see my list of the 12 best mentor texts for teaching fictional narratives to 3rd-grade students. Why Use Mentor Texts While Teaching Fictional Narratives? First, let’s acknowledge the importance of using mentor texts when teaching writing. The simple truth is that WE… Read More
Amp up your writing curriculum with this third grade fictional narratives writing unit. With this 5-week unit for fictional writing, everything is included to make your life easier! Are your third-graders moaning and groaning every time you get to writing time? Not anymore! I created a whole unit on fictional narratives. It includes everything for a 5-week study with tons… Read More
Do you want to teach your students more about informational writing pieces? Read on to find out how I teach informational writing and to grab a freebie! My informational writing prompts and worksheets for kindergarten – 5th grade students will make it so much easier for you. Amp up your writing time with these complete lessons! Kindergarten Informational Writing Prompts… Read More
Let’s look at my third grade informational writing unit and all its features. Plus get strategies for teaching writing to third grade students. The purpose of informational writing pieces is to tell your readers information on a topic. Informational pieces do not include characters or dramatization. Their sole purpose is to inform the reader. Are you struggling to get your… Read More
Take a peek at my list of the best mentor texts for teaching opinion writing to elementary students. These 12 titles will be a game-changer for your students to better understand the expectations of writing an opinion piece. Plus, they get to hear great literature! Why do you need to use opinion mentor texts in the classroom? First up, let’s… Read More
Are you struggling to teach writing to your 3rd graders? Perhaps you just don’t know where to start. You’re constantly googling, ‘how do you teach writing to 3rd graders?’ or ‘how can I help my 3rd graders with writing?’ You’re tearing your hair out with frustration. Maybe it’s because your school doesn’t provide you with a writing curriculum. So, you’re… Read More
