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Using Mentor Texts to Teach Writing With the Traits: Middle School: An Annotated Bibliography of 150 Picture Books, Chapter Books, and Young Adult Novels With Teacher-Tested Lessons
Becoming a better writer begins with reading well-written books and trying what their authors do successfully. So why not help middle schoolers improve their writing by exposing them to mentor texts written just for them? Culham, Blasingame, and Coutu have selected 150 fiction and nonfiction books by master writers, annotated them, and organized them by trait. Each annotation explains what the book is about and why it’s a good model. Twenty ready-to-use, literature-based lessons are also included. For use with Grades 6–8.
128 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2010
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April 29, 2013Book: Culham, R., Blasingame, J., & Cauto, R. (2010). Using mentor texts to teach writing with the traits: Middle school. New York: Scholastic, Inc.
Reviewed by : Christie Jones
Type of Reference : Bibliography
Call Number : 411 C9672u 2010
Content/Scope: An Annotated Bibliography of 150 Picture Books, Chapter Books, and Young Adult Novels with Teacher-Tested Lessons.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: All three authors are college professors and researchers that specialize in teaching and writing.
Arrangement/Presentation: The authors believe that better writing begins with reading well-written books. Culham, Blasingame, and Coutu have selected 150 fiction and nonfiction books by master writers, annotated them, and organized them by trait. Each annotation explains what the book is about and why it’s a good model. Twenty ready-to-use, literature-based lessons are also included for use with Grades 6–8.
Accessibility/Diversity: This is great for all student populations. It allows you to show students what good quality writing looks like.
Costs: This set can be found for under $15.
Professional Review:
Scholastic, Inc.
Reviewed by : Christie Jones
Type of Reference : Bibliography
Call Number : 411 C9672u 2010
Content/Scope: An Annotated Bibliography of 150 Picture Books, Chapter Books, and Young Adult Novels with Teacher-Tested Lessons.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: All three authors are college professors and researchers that specialize in teaching and writing.
Arrangement/Presentation: The authors believe that better writing begins with reading well-written books. Culham, Blasingame, and Coutu have selected 150 fiction and nonfiction books by master writers, annotated them, and organized them by trait. Each annotation explains what the book is about and why it’s a good model. Twenty ready-to-use, literature-based lessons are also included for use with Grades 6–8.
Accessibility/Diversity: This is great for all student populations. It allows you to show students what good quality writing looks like.
Costs: This set can be found for under $15.
Professional Review:
Scholastic, Inc.
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July 14, 2011Resource for using mentor texts in the classroom with trait-based writing.
August 6, 2012
It's really just a list of books with a few select lessons.... Not what I was hoping for.
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