Informational Writing Toolkit - Using Mentor Texts in Grades 3-5

In this practical book, you'll find out how to use high-quality books and articles to make writing instruction more meaningful, authentic, and successful.

List of contents

Introduction
Section One: Informational Writing Strategies Aligned with the Common Core Standards for Grades 3-5
Chapter 1 Introducing a Topic. Chapter 2 Grouping Related Information Together. Chapter 3 Adding Features that Aid Comprehension. Chapter 4 Developing a Topic. Chapter 5 Linking Ideas . Chapter 6 Using Precise Language and Domain-Specific Vocabulary
Section Two: Putting It Together
Chapter 7 Crafting a Concluding Section. Chapter 8 Assessment Strategies. Chapter 9 Final Thoughts and Tips for Classroom Practice
Section Three: Resources

About the author

Sean Ruday is an assistant professor of English Education at Longwood University and a former classroom teacher. He frequently writes and presents on innovative ways to improve students' literacy learning.

Summary

In this practical book, you’ll find out how to use high-quality books and articles to make writing instruction more meaningful, authentic, and successful.

Product details

• Authors: Sean Ruday, Sean (Longwood University Ruday, Ruday Sean
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.12.2014
• EAN: 9781138832046
• ISBN: 978-1-138-83204-6
• No. of pages: 158
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / General, teacher training, Educational strategies & policy, Teachers' classroom resources & material, Educational material, Educational strategies and policy, Teachers’ classroom resources and material