About This Lesson
The most common barrier for elementary writers is simply not knowing how to start. Providing multiple mentor texts, along with the Writing Athletes structured activities remove this "Blank Page" fear.Students interact with professionally edited mentor texts and structured activities that model what successful writing looks like. They deconstruct and internalize these exemplars, building the 'muscle memory' needed to transition from emerging to high-performing writers.
Both books have rich collections of mentor texts with source articles about 5th grade life sciences and physical sciences. Integrating 5th-grade informational writing with science content isn't just a time-saver—it’s a pedagogical powerhouse. By using science-based mentor texts, you move students from "learning to write" to "writing to learn."
You can download the books here. They are also available via the link to my Author's Website, where you can find other books as well.
