Since I had to go into the city yesterday to work at an Early Childhood conference, I had the opportunity to read the newly released Nonfiction Mentor Texts by Lynne Dorfman and Rose Capelli. Riding the train and ferry gave me ample time to peruse the text. In the same fashion as their first book - Mentor Text, this book is chock full of great ideas, and titles of text to use. I love the resource at the end that listed every text mentioned throughout the book by chapter for ease in finding. This is a must have resource for all who are trying to incorporate more nonfiction reading and writing into their day. The On Your Own section at the end of each chapter gives you a nice starting point for implementing lessons. I can't wait to share the ideas with the teachers in my building. If you have read it let me know your thoughts.
Laura
Nonfiction Mentor Texts is available from Stenhouse publishing.
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I work with Dr. Dorfman, and you're right. This book is a must have!! You should check out her first book, Mentor Texts: Teaching Writing through Children's Literature K-6. You should try to get her to do a presentation at your school. She and Rose will knock your socks off!!
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