Nonfiction mentor texts teaching informational writing through children's literature, K-8

Guides teachers through a variety of projects, samples, and classroom anecdotes that demonstrate how teachers can help students become more effective writers of good nonfiction.

Main Author: Dorfman, Lynne R., 1952-
Other Authors: Cappelli, Rose, 1950-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Portland, Me. : Stenhouse Publishers, c2009.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The
  • value of nonfiction : imagining the possibilities
  • Establishing the topic and point
  • Building content
  • Introductions and conclusions
  • Writing to persuade
  • Nonfiction writing in the real world (and other interesting formats to engage student writers)
  • Voice, syntax, and conventions in nonfiction
  • A
  • treasure chest of books.