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What are mentor texts? And how should I use them to help students improve their writing?
Last updated 2025/08/22
Description
Joan Sedita, founder of Keys to Literacy, talks about how using “mentor texts” — short pieces of literature students can read and reread for specific learning purposes — can help students become better writers.
Curriculum Connection
Using mentor text supports students in organizing ideas, creating texts, and refining their writing (Strand D).
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