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Mentor Texts for Writers: Finding Authentic Voice in Cultural Mentor Texts by Keila Dawson
Keila and I share something in common. We are both Third Culture people. Keila is a TCA (Third Culture Adult) and I’m a TCK (Third Culture Kid). In other words, we’ve lived in countries that are different from our passport country. What I love about Keila’s approach to mentor texts…
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Picture Book Month Day 3: Picture Books as Writing Mentor Texts Featuring ARNIE THE DOUGHNUT
ARNIE THE DOUGHNUT by Laurie Keller Henry Holt, 2003 Summary: Arnie the doughnut doesn’t realize that doughnuts are for eating. Told from Arnie’s point of view, we follow Arnie on his adventure to not be eaten. Mentor Text Writing Skills: * Specificity of language *…
