Mentor Texts: Teaching Writing Through Children's Literature K-6 is a teacher-friendly book filled with classroom snapshots, models of myriad writing pieces by Lynne & Rose, and student samples.  Don't miss the Treasure Chest filled with children's books and a brief annotation for suggestions how to use them.  http://www.stenhouse.com/shop/pc/viewprd.asp?idProduct=9053&r=&REFERER=

Nonfiction Mentor Texts: Teaching Informational Writing Through Children's Literature K-8 is a wonderful guide to children's literature that will inspire nonfiction writing in elementary and middle school classrooms.  Don't miss the Your Turn Lessons that guide teachers and students through the gradual release of responsibility model - easy to imitate with wonderful results.  Published authors of children's nonfiction have written a letter of advice to end each chapter.  http://www.stenhouse.com/shop/pc/viewprd.asp?idProduct=9159&r=&REFERER=

Writing with Mentors: Viewers will see two authentic writing workshops in action - one fully inclusive second grade and a fifth grade in Upper Moreland School District.  Interview clips with Rose, Lynne, the principals, and the classroom teachers provide insights into the inner workings of the classrooms and the use of Mentor Texts.   http://www.stenhouse.com/shop/pc/viewprd.asp?idProduct=9245&r=&REFERER=


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Check out a video sample on the Stenhouse Publishing site for a sneak peak of Lynne & Rose in action. 
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