Learning Opportunities

Supporting Writers with Mentor Texts

Presented By

Rebekah O’Dell

Series Sessions

Date Time
Thursday, January 19, 2023 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Location

Online Your Computer, Online, AB

Grade Levels

Grades 4 - 6, Grades 7 - 9, Grades 10 - 12

Mentor texts can guide and inspire student writers, they can teach us what to teach, and they can lead writing assessment. But, let's be honest, they can also be a bit daunting. How do we get started? How do we find the right mentor text? How do we help students use them effectively? In this session, we will learn how to get started with mentor texts in our classrooms in a way that doesn't overwhelm students (or teachers!). With scaffolds for support, you will leave with ideas, strategies, and mentor texts to elevate the writing in the units you are already teaching this year!

This series will kick off with an afternoon workshop (November 21 from 12:30-3:30PM) and follow up with several after school sessions (January 18, March 22, May 8: 4:00-5:15PM), allowing teachers to experiment with the ideas they learn each time.

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