STP 17: Choosing a Mentor Text

Want to get started with mentor texts but struggling with choosing ones that will work for your classroom?

My top tip for choosing the right mentor text is to focus on what you want your students to learn.  

You can find lots of free mentor texts lists all over the internet but you need to choose the best text that works for you and your students.

In this episode, we talk about...

  • What are mentor texts
  • How mentor texts should meet your expectations of a unit or mini lesson
  • Mentor texts should be engaging
  • Mentor texts should be accessible 

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