The Power of Mentor Texts: Thinking Like an Author
“Read like an author” is advice often given to adults who aspire to write. They are encouraged to read often and widely and, as they do, to think about what aspects of the writing craft the author used to create a book worth reading. To put it another way, aspiring authors are encouraged to use their reading as research and to apply what they learn to improve their writing craft.
Curiosity’s Call
“Why???” This is the earliest question a child asks when they begin to build an awareness of the world around them. And what an important question it is! ‘Why’ invites us to wonder, anticipate outcomes, think more deeply, and make connections between what we already know and the mysterious things that are, as yet, beyond our understanding.