https://padlet.com/DrKSmith/uz23xo8bqjip Post your Teachers of Writers rules of engagement here. en-us 2018-10-01 20:18:14 UTC 2018-11-06 21:56:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/DrKSmith/uz23xo8bqjip/wish/287898240 1.Use mentor texts that are multidimensional, in that they will apply to multiple topics.
2. Keep the students interests in mind, and pick texts that they will like.
3.Be open to all types of mentor texts, for they can be found everywhere.
4. Staying relevant in pop culture, so "real world content" is more easily relatable to students.
5.  Use multiple mentor texts throughout lessons, embrace fluidity. ]]> 2018-10-01 23:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/DrKSmith/uz23xo8bqjip/wish/287898240 https://padlet.com/DrKSmith/uz23xo8bqjip/wish/287898795 1. Be Flexible in choosing mentor texts, always gathering new material.
2. Analyze your students interests when finding mentor texts.
3. Be open to finding mentors in unconventional places
4. Shaping your mentor texts towards class time
5. Allow students creativity in their reading and writing.]]> 2018-10-01 23:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/DrKSmith/uz23xo8bqjip/wish/287898795 https://padlet.com/DrKSmith/uz23xo8bqjip/wish/287898796 1. Be passionate about reading.
2. Try to incorporate texts that interest the students.
3. Be open to various analysis interpretations. 
4. Don't reuse the same mentor text every year - stay relevant and up to date.
5. Make sure that the mentor texts are relevant to the lesson/subject. ]]> 2018-10-01 23:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/DrKSmith/uz23xo8bqjip/wish/287898796 https://padlet.com/DrKSmith/uz23xo8bqjip/wish/287899084 1. Keep your ears open and your eyes peeled - writing is everywhere. 
2. Keep up with the Kids
3. Technology is always evolving so get to it, Magikarp
4. No classroom is the same, so appeal to what your students are interested in. Be flexible. 
5. Do not be afraid of finding a mentor text in a variety of media formats.

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