I am finding that the best mentors for this age group (our second draders have the same expectations) are embedded in nonfiction with a science focus. For example, inside books related to geology you will find embedded procedurals, often directions for simple experiements. I find that tying it to science fair projects is a fairly natural connection--basically kids are reading procedural text to complete and then they can be expect to rewrite the procedures as part of their presentations. This seems more 'real world' than most how to's at this age.
Lori ----- Original message ----- From: Ann Jernigan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group <[email protected]> Date: 2008, 12, Tuesday Of February 08:33 Subject: [MOSAIC] "How To..." texts > > > I'm looking for great "How to..." or procedural books that can be > used as mentor texts to help 2nd graders write "How to..." books. > We use some that Lucy Calkins recommends in her Units of Study, but > are looking for good examples to add to our libraries. What are > some that you are using? Thanks! > > Ann Jernigan > Literacy Coach > Webb City R-7 Schools > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > [email protected] > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
