Mentor Text Library by Mary Halvorson

The Dot

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 18:48:13 UTC

This is a book about having to believe in yourself in order to accomplish things. Sometimes you need help from other people. In this story, Yashi doesn't think she can draw. Her teacher encouraged her and now she teaches other people to draw. I would use this book on transitional/ fluent writers.

Ish

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 18:50:17 UTC

This is another book about art and showing that art doesn't have to be perfect. This is a great story for kids to see that things are subjective, and there is not one right way to do something. I would use this book on transitional/ fluent writers.

Sky Color

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 18:52:09 UTC

This is a book about finding things that work when other things do not work. In this story, Marisol does not have any blue paint, she cannot imagine painting a sky without blue paint. Until she sees how many colors are in the sky. I would use this book on transitional/ fluent writers.

Beautiful oops!

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 18:53:57 UTC

This is another story about making things when there are mistakes. Mistakes can be beautiful and celebrated. We can turn mistakes into lessons and beauty. I would use this book at all levels of writing.

What would you do with an idea?

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 18:55:04 UTC

This is a story of a boy when an idea shows up. The idea keeps getting bigger and bigger when the boy tried to ignore it. He then realizes that his idea can change the world. I would use this book on transitional/ fluent writers.

Not a Stick.

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 18:56:14 UTC

This is a story where the character turn a stick into so much more. Showing that we are capable of many things. I would use this book at all levels of writers.

I can only draw worms.

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 18:58:09 UTC

This is a story of worms. This promotes authors tone, the author takes something like worms and makes it silly. I would use this book on emergent writers.

I am not a fish!

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 18:59:52 UTC

This is a book about a jellyfish who does not think he is a fish. This book teaches students about different sea creatures while conveying the author's tone. I would use this book at all levels of writers.

Mars!

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:00:56 UTC

This is a book about Mars, and how it is better than Earth- or is it?! I would use this book at all levels of writers.

My Favorite Pets

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:11:33 UTC

This is a funny book about Gus favorite animals. He writes things about each animal and why he likes them. I would use this book on fluent writers.

Noah Websters Fighting Words.

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:13:39 UTC

This story is about Noah and his attempt to add 6 new letters into the alphabet. This is a funny story of attempting to get people to use these new letters! I would use this on fluent writers.

Undercover Ostrich

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:15:11 UTC

This is a funny story about an ostrich that went undercover. The ostrich is really easy to see, so he tried to hide! I would use this book at all levels of writers.

Pencils on Strike!

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:18:13 UTC

This is a funny book that rhymes for kids in K-2nd grade. This is a really easy book to follow and allows students to point out words that rhyme. I would use this book at all levels of writers.

The Paper with no Name

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:19:44 UTC

This is a book about a paper with no name. Students need to figure out who's paper it is, as well as organize their search to find whose paper! I would use this book at all levels of writers.

Chairs on Strike!

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:21:03 UTC

This is another funny rhyme story about chairs being on strike. This is easy to follow and students can point out similar words. I would use this book at all levels of writers.

The Girl Who Made a Million Mistakes

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:22:43 UTC

This is a story about a girl who kept making mistakes. Even though she made all of these mistakes, she was never let down and kept on trying. I would use this book at all levels of writers.

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:23:55 UTC

This is a book about a girl who never made any mistakes. This book shows organization for a growth mindset and how we can better ourselves. I would use this book at all levels of writers.

I Can't do That, YET!

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:25:20 UTC

This is a great book for students to show that they can do anything they set their mind to. This shows that even though you cannot do something now, with hard work, you can get there. This book repeats the word yet for organization purposes. I would use this book at all levels of writers.

The Chicken Chasing Queen of Lamar County

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:27:08 UTC

This book uses personification, Onomatopoeia, Figurative Language. I would use this book to teach students who are transitional/ fluent writers.

Come on Rain!

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:28:00 UTC

This book is great to teach students about Sensory Words, Vivid Verbs, Astounding Adjectives,

Imagery, Specificity, Figurative Language! There are many examples present in the text. I would use this book to teach students who are transitional/ fluent writers.

The Great Fuzz Frenzy

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:29:06 UTC

This book has many different uses of word choice. Including Onomatopoeia, Vivid Verbs, Alliteration, and Word Play. I would use this book to teach students who are transitional/ fluent writers.

Heat Wave

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:30:09 UTC

This book also has great use of word choice. The text uses vivid verbs and sensory words. I would use this book to teach students who are transitional/ fluent writers.

In The Small, Small Pond

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:30:58 UTC

This is a great book for students when working with word choice. This book has many examples of vivid verbs and word play. I would use this book on emergent/transitional writers.

Mostly Monsterly

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:31:58 UTC

This is another great book when dealing with word choice. Students are able to pick up on the vivid verbs and word-play this book presents. I would use this book on emergent/ transitional writers.

Never Let a Unicorn Scribble

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:34:06 UTC

This book has great illustration, is easy to picture, and is a funny book for students to read. I would use this book to teach emergent writers.

The Little Red Pen

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:36:17 UTC

This is another book that has a great presentation. The illustration in this book shows how important the little red pen really is. I would use this book to teach emergent/transitional writers.

How to Catch a Unicorn

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:37:43 UTC

This is another book where the illustration clearly conveys the author's purpose. The pages are colorful and well-organized. I would use this book to teach emergent writers.

Fancy Nancy

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:39:30 UTC

The illustrator made a great use of detail in the book. The illustrations convey what the author is trying to get the readers to understand about Fancy Nancy. I would use this book to teach students who are transitional/ fluent writers.

Lola

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:40:24 UTC

This book shows the author's purpose through the bright colors and illustrations used. This book is an eye-catcher with the bright ocean colors. I would use this book to teach emergent writers.

Fairy Mermaids

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:41:59 UTC

This book captures the author's purpose through the pictures. The pictures provide detail and allow the reader to visualize the author's message. I would use this book to teach all levels of writers.

You Read to me, I will read to you

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:44:21 UTC

This is a great book to practice accuracy with students. The teacher will read and the student will repeat what the teacher said. This is a great book to practice and teach these skills. I would use this book to teach emergent writers.

Good Boy, Fergis

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:45:35 UTC

This teaches students about the importance of tone and punctuation. This book shows how the same word can have a different meaning when expressed differently. I would use this book to teach emergent writers.

Once upon a book

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:46:33 UTC

This is a great book for teaching expression, punctuation, and dialog. This book shows how these factors are important. I would use this book to teach students who are transitional/ fluent writers.

Nothings Wrong!

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:48:09 UTC

This book also teaches punctuation and dialog. This shows how important both of these factors are. I would use this book to teach emergent writers.

Where the Sidewalk Ends

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:49:02 UTC

This is a great book to practice pacing with the students. It shows how things can change when going fast or slow.

I would use this book to teach emergent writers.

Where Scars are Scattered

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 19:50:16 UTC

This is a graphic novel and can be used to teach pacing with students. Students need to understand the importance of pacing and this book does a great job showing how important pacing is. I would use this book to teach students who are transitional/ fluent writers.

If You Were a Prefix

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 20:03:45 UTC

This teaches students about prefixes in a fun and funny way. I would use this book to teach students who are transitional/ fluent writers.

If You Were a Suffix

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 20:04:38 UTC

This teaches students about suffixes in a fun and engaing way. I would use this book to teach students who are transitional/ fluent writers.

If You Were a Synonym

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 20:05:28 UTC

This teaches students about synonyms in a fun and engaing way. I would use this book to teach students who are transitional/ fluent writers.

If You Were an Antonym

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 20:06:13 UTC

This teaches students about antonyms. This could also be used to compare synonyms to antonyms. I would use this book to teach students who are fluent writers.

If You Were a Compound Word

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 20:07:17 UTC

This teaches students about compound words. This is a great way to engage students and make the lesson about words fun. I would use this book to teach students who are fluent writers.

If You Were a Conjunction

maryhalvorson11 — 2025-02-17 20:08:18 UTC

This is a great way to engage students in learning about conjunctions. I would use this book to teach students who are fluent writers.