What are mentor texts? And how should I use them to help students improve their writing?

By Reading Universe Last updated 2024/05/24

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Joan Sedita, founder of Keys to Literacy, talks about how using “mentor texts” — short pieces of literature students can read and reread for specific learning purposes — can help students become better writers.

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D1. Developing Ideas and Organizing Content D2. Creating Texts D3. Publishing, Presenting, and Reflecting

Using mentor text supports students in organizing ideas, creating texts, and refining their writing (Strand D).

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Topic(s): Writing

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