mentor texts · Read Aloud

A Small Shift in Read-Aloud

Read-aloud is more than a time to build comprehension. It’s also an opportunity to help students see how writing works. With one small shift, you can turn everyday read-alouds into powerful invitations for students to think and act like writers.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 30 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

It's Day 30 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge!

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Day 29 of the SOLSC: Classroom Challenge Sunday!

Post your slice and cheer our student writers down the homestretch!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 28 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

It's Day 28 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 27 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

It's Day 27 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge!

ELL · narrative · Ready-to-Go Tip

From Field Trips to Fire Drills: Writing About Shared Experiences

Can’t think of something to write about? Language learner? Reluctant writer? Need a story to model for your class? Try writing about a shared experience to improve the targeted support you provide and increase student success.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 26 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

It's Day 26 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 25 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

Day 25 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 24 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

Day 24 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 23 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

Day 22 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Day 22 of the SOLSC: Classroom Challenge Sunday!

Share your slice, then read and comment on student slices!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 21 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

Day 21 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge!