https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc Mentor Text Library en-us 2020-09-23 00:05:45 UTC 2024-02-11 01:25:01 UTC hello@padlet.com mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770359098 2020-09-23 00:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770359098 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770359260 2020-09-23 00:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770359260 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770359406 2020-09-23 00:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770359406 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770360371 2020-09-23 00:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770360371 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770368133 This story presents a clear and well developed idea.]]> 2020-09-23 00:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770368133 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770372904 Fly Away Home is a powerful and emotional book. Written from the perspective of a young boy. The author uses specific words and connections to provoke feelings and emotions. The author's use of voice makes this book meaningful. ]]> 2020-09-23 00:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770372904 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770394204 This graphic novel is powerful and meaningful. This could be a great book to help students understand the connection between graphics and written text.]]> 2020-09-23 00:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770394204 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770396847 2020-09-23 00:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770396847 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770397545 This incredible narrative non-fiction book holds descriptive language, adjectives, adverbs, purposeful repetition, and figurative language. Each page is chalk-full of imagery. It really makes you want to throw out any old/borrowing commonly used words. ]]> 2020-09-23 00:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770397545 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770400543 The three little pigs told from the perspective of the Wolf. Would this sound differently if told by one of the pigs, or the pigs mother? The Wolf's voice is humorous and lighthearted, putting an interesting spin on a familiar story. ]]> 2020-09-23 00:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770400543 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770427138 Courage Under Fire has multiple short articles written about heroes in the military. The informational, non-fiction, text structure will help students structure their own informational writing. There are numerous text features and important elements of non-fiction. ]]> 2020-09-23 00:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770427138 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770485879 2020-09-23 01:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770485879 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770486195 This story is actually written by fourth graders who argue whether zoos should exist or not. This argumentative writing presents two opposing viewpoints and the evidence that supports each. ]]> 2020-09-23 01:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770486195 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770493787 Mia, the main character in this story writes argumentative letters to share her opinion. Mia’s letters are organized, detailed, and convincing.]]> 2020-09-23 01:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770493787 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770554723 Little Red Pencil has to write a story for class. The teacher reminds her to stick to her basic story so she doesn't get lost. The underlying theme of staying focused when writing is portrayed throughout the book, while also showing how messy and "lost" you may be on your journey to get there. ]]> 2020-09-23 01:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770554723 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770575619 In this non-fiction book, each page or two briefly gives a well written paragraph with a focus central idea, and reasons or evidence to support it. This funny and descriptive text provides a great example of organized, non-fiction writing. ]]> 2020-09-23 01:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770575619 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770580405 No Dogs Allowed demonstrates sequencing, order of events, with a clear beginning, middle, and end. ]]> 2020-09-23 01:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770580405 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770606604 Small Things is written in the form of a graphic novel, but does not have any words. I would use the images and have students find the meaning, create dialogue and decipher the theme of the text. ]]> 2020-09-23 02:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/770606604 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/793052712 Focus not only on the life (timeline) of MLK but also explains how he came to have his beliefs and strengths. A clear development of what MLK stands for is presented throughout the story.]]> 2020-09-30 21:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/793052712 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/793259088 Come On Rain has beautifully written vivid verbs, imagery and figurative language.]]> 2020-09-30 23:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/793259088 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/796377613 This is a non-fiction text with a twist. One page provides a description of different animal teeth, while the next provides what the human could do with those animal teeth.]]> 2020-10-01 20:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/796377613 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/796382665 2020-10-01 21:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/796382665 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967275485 This writing has vivid verbs and sensory words. ]]> 2020-11-28 17:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967275485 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967277883 This adorable story has a plethora of onomatopoeias, vivid verbs and alliterations.]]> 2020-11-28 17:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967277883 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967282516 Not only is this a great myth, but it has excellent structure. This would be a great text to use to teach cause and effect text structure.]]> 2020-11-28 17:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967282516 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967287629 A sweet story that has a very clear problem and solution text structure.]]> 2020-11-28 17:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967287629 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967321893 Jess Aarons has his own special voice. Bridge to Terabithia is a great book to use to demonstrate how The book would be drastically different is if Leslie told the story instead of Jess. ]]> 2020-11-28 18:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967321893 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967336182 This story uses beautiful and descriptive language that creates vivid imagery.]]> 2020-11-28 18:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967336182 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967338995 Excellent descriptive language "spicy, aromatic, sparkling with sunlight....Clouds cracked and grumbled in a heavy sky.”  ]]> 2020-11-28 18:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967338995 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967344732 A story that demonstrates a young girl trying to convince her parents to let her have a pet. A perfect way to show students how to persuade their readers. ]]> 2020-11-28 18:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967344732 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967347243 Citizens have the power to evoke change through spoken words, writing, and action. A great story and demonstration of how to form strong opinions and support them with facts and details. ]]> 2020-11-28 18:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967347243 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967360237 One of my favorites. Beautiful and powerful images as well as a deep relationship to the words.]]> 2020-11-28 18:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967360237 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967364824 This is another book that I love to use for elaboration. This book informs the reader about an animal's tail and why they use them, then uses creativity and imagination to describe what a child would do if they had an animal tail. This is a great one to use to help students see how to elaborate on a topic. ]]> 2020-11-28 18:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967364824 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967433682 2020-11-28 19:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967433682 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967434167 This story uses dialogue, punctuations, proper nouns, dates, etc. This is cool story that shows great writing and proper use of conventions that any student can benefit from. ]]> 2020-11-28 19:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967434167 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967439792 A cute story on why commas are important. Does the panda eat, shoot, and then leave or does the panda eat shoots and leaves. A great story to help children (and adults) think about the importance of commas.]]> 2020-11-28 20:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967439792 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967445531 This story goes over all of the punctuations, but shows how important and special the exclamation mark is.]]> 2020-11-28 20:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967445531 mcconnaughy_emily https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967448133 Everyone needs to know where to put an apostrophe to make a word plural or possessive. This silly book helps students understand the importance of apostrophes. ]]> 2020-11-28 20:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mcconnaughy_emily/as2tzfxnssij0pbc/wish/967448133