K-3 Essential 6, Bullet 4: Mentor Texts Sample Video

The following video provides information and examples related to the use of mentor texts in writing instruction. It can be used as an example of research- and standards-aligned writing instruction where students have opportunities to study models of and write a variety of texts for a variety of purposes and audiences, particularly opinion, informative and narrative texts. The resource is associated with the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators’ document Essential Practices in Early Literacy: Instructional Practices.