Dorfman, Lynne R., 1952-

Mentor texts : teaching writing through children's literature, K-6 / by Lynne R. Dorfman and Rose Cappelli. - Portland, Me. : Stenhouse Publishers, c2007. - xii, 314 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Reinventing the writer with mentor texts -- Digging for treasure: discovering personal stories by connecting with read alouds -- What are you really writing about? Discovering the inside story -- When writers use a magnifying lens -- Creating powerful beginnings and satisfying endings -- Using scaffolds to organize texts -- Poetry: everybody can be a writer -- Choice, voice, and all that jazz -- Walk around in the author's syntax -- A treasure chest of books.

9781571104335 157110433X

2006033463


Language arts (Elementary)
Children's literature--Study and teaching (Elementary)--Activity programs.
English language--Composition and exercises--Study and teaching (Elementary)

LB 1576 / .D657 2007