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Micro Mentor Texts (10-copy pack)
Using Short Passages From Great Books to Teach Writer’s Craft
By Penny KittleIllustrator Narrator Editor Photographed by
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Micro Mentor Texts (10-copy pack)
Using Short Passages From Great Books to Teach Writer’s Craft
By Penny KittleIllustrator Narrator Editor Photographed by
At a time when students’ attention is being pulled in many directions, writing expert Penny Kittle shows us the power of helping them to focus in and communicate clearly. She does that through the study of "micro mentor texts," excerpts from acclaimed books, and the decisions authors make to craft those texts so they deeply engage readers. Her book includes dozens of short texts and mini-lessons based on them-as well as many practice...
At a time when students’ attention is being pulled in many directions, writing expert Penny Kittle shows us the power of helping them to focus in and communicate clearly. She does that through the study of "micro mentor texts," excerpts from acclaimed books, and the decisions authors make to craft those texts so they deeply engage readers. Her book includes dozens of short texts and mini-lessons based on them-as well as many practice opportunities for students and demonstration videos for you.
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Penny Kittle teaches writing at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. She taught in public schools for 34 years and learned two essential things: all students will build independent reading lives of joy, curiosity, and hunger when given agency; and teachers who write with their students generate community and creative power. Penny is the founder of the Book Love Foundation. She has written nine books on teaching...
Penny Kittle teaches writing at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. She taught in public schools for 34 years and learned two essential things: all students will build independent reading lives of joy, curiosity, and hunger when given agency; and teachers who write with their students generate community and creative power. Penny is the founder of the Book Love Foundation. She has written nine books on teaching and travels the world to learn beside teachers and students.
