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    Yearlong Curriculum For Your Favorite Mentor Texts

    More and more teachers are discovering each day that teaching with mentor sentences is the perfect way to teach grammar and author’s craft! Students will improve their writing and grammar understanding as they learn from the amazing authors of your favorite books!

    Need proof that mentor sentences are a best practice? Check out this case study!

    The mentor sentences lessons written by Ideas by Jivey teach students:

    • how to talk deeply about grammar and writing
    • the importance of using concrete words/phrases and sensory details
    • to write a variety of types of sentences
    • to demonstrate a command of conventions
    • to learn the way a sentence “should” look
    • and to apply style, conventions, and mechanics skills to their own writing.

    The areas of style and conventions in writing are two areas teachers agree usually suffer in student writing. It has been proven by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) that teaching grammar in isolation does not carry over into writing. It is imperative to combine grammar and writing instruction for students to see the connection and apply those skills.

    With the mentor sentence routine implemented correctly, students don’t just memorize grammar rules, but instead, practice grammar components within writing.

    Thousands of teachers are already redefining their grammar teaching and seeing amazing results from their students, and you can, too!

    Get your hands on an entire year of mentor sentence lessons!

    Check out your options by clicking here!

    Have more questions about mentor sentences? Check out the FAQ by clicking here!

    But transforming your teaching doesn’t end with mentor sentences…

    You can truly MAXIMIZE your teaching time by using mentor texts for several subject areas.

    Mentor sentences provide students the opportunity to discuss, learn, and apply grammar and craft skills presented in well-written sentences from mentor texts that can also be used for other lessons in the classroom.

    I am a huge advocate for using mentor texts.

    A mentor text is a short piece of text (in other words, one that can be “digested” in a reasonable amount of time) that will serve as a model for several skills.

    Stop reading one book or article for a reading lesson, a different book or article for a writing lesson, and then ANOTHER book or article for a social studies lesson! Use that ONE mentor text for as many things as you can!

    Are you excited to transform your traditional ELA lessons into fresh, integrated practices?

    Check out the flowchart below to help you decide what to buy…

    or keep scrolling to read testimony from teachers who agree that these are total gamechangers, and must-haves for your classroom!

    (The flowchart is clickable on a computer… if you are on mobile, tap here for your clickable version!)

     

    Teachers Who Love Using Jivey’s Curriculum:

    FAQ about Mentor Sentences:

    Why should I use mentor sentences instead of a sentence-editing program or grammar workbook?

    Mentor sentences teach mechanics, conventions, and style through well-written sentences instead of sentences filled with mistakes. Rather than students guessing what is wrong with a sentence, they notice what is RIGHT. This carries over into writing as you guide students to imitate the author. The learning happens authentically through discussions and mini-lessons, rather than sit-and-get lectures and worksheets.

    How long will mentor sentence lessons take?

    Once students learn the routine, you don’t have to give daily directions about what is expected of them. Your lessons will generally take 10-15 minutes daily. You are not ADDING 10-15 minutes to your schedule, you are replacing grammar in isolation as well as some of your writing mini-lessons (you will be practicing craft, style, and sentence structure/conventions every single week)! At first, it will take a bit longer as your students are going to need a TON of modeling, prompting, and explanation, just as with any other routine. If you start out slow and gradually build up to “grade level expectations,” students will feel more successful, and you will be helping them establish the routine necessary for the whole year.

    Do I need to teach all the parts of speech before I begin mentor sentences?

    No! Remember, we are trying to move AWAY from grammar in isolation. This means, you probably won’t be able to discuss every single word in the sentence and its function, but you will work up to it over time. When you start, take baby steps and work up to “everything.” Will they all understand all the skills at the same time? Of course not- just like everything else you teach, students are going to be all over the map when it comes to understanding. But one of the BEST parts of mentor sentences… the spiral review every week! Students who aren’t “getting it” the first few times will get it down the road after seeing it several more times.

    Do I need to read the book to use the lesson?

    Yes, it is necessary to read the book for students to have context of the sentence. Not only does it help them feel invested in the lesson AND the book, but students are not going to be able to revise a sentence when they don’t have any details about it. If you can, try to read it at some point before starting your lesson, but if not, you definitely want to read it before “revision day.” I encourage you to use the book for other lessons, not just mentor sentences, to maximize your teaching time. Mentor texts are great for reading and writing mini-lessons, too! The books I have chosen are popular texts that can often be found in libraries or even on your co-workers shelves if you don’t want to purchase them all.

    Why are there so many volumes of lessons for grades 3-5?

    Mentor sentence lessons totally differentiate themselves based on your students’ grammar knowledge. Foundational grammar skills that are taught in third grade should still be reviewed in fourth and fifth grade, with more depth. For this reason, the same lessons taught in third grade CAN be taught in fourth and fifth grades too, because the conversations and students’ ability will be different. Of course, we don’t actually WANT to use the same exact lesson in all three grades, so I have created three volumes to allow schools to vary the lessons among the grade levels. If you are trying to choose a volume just for yourself, I always recommend looking at the book lists (found in the description of each bundle) and choosing based on having access to more of the books on the list.

    Which bundle should I buy?

    Check out your options by clicking here!

     

     

    Thousands of teachers are already transforming their traditional teaching into fresh, integrated practices and seeing amazing results, and you can, too! Get guidance on the right curriculum for your classroom from Ideas by Jivey! Best practices and FAQs help you make the best choice for your students' needs!

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    I shared my TPT story with you back in April... (if you missed it, you can check it out here: ckarchive.com/b/4zuvheh5z24kp)As promised, the next big celebration update has happened!! FIVE brand new units have been added to the Yearlong Mentor Text Curriculum Bundle: Volume 2 for Grades 3-5! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Yearlong-Mentor-Text-Curriculum-Bundle-Volume-2-for-Grades-3-... (This is the large $99 bundle that covers the entire year with mentor sentences, interactive activities, reading and writing, and vocabulary.)If you own the large bundle, whether it's through TPT, my website shop, or through a course purchase, you will get these FIVE NEW UNITS (valued at $18.75) FOR FREE!! Just re-download your purchase!📔School's First Day of School by Adam Rex📘Our Table by Peter H. Reynolds📗The Widow's Broom by Chris Van Allsburg📙Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty📕Vulture Verses by Diane LangI am creating these units to strategically align with the large bundles- you'll find the books chosen in volume 2 cover language skills that didn't have lessons previously, and can also be paired nicely with books included in the original bundle. For example, use Vulture Verses with Animals Nobody Loves!Just as a reminder, YES! I plan on doing the same thing for all of the other yearlong volumes, so don't be upset if you own another volume, or another grade! (And remember, Volume 1 already has its bonuses added!!) I am going in order of when I released them, and as you can imagine, it takes some time to create so many brand new units. 😉If you DON'T OWN the Volume 2 Yearlong Bundle and still want these five amazing book units, you can get them now ON SALE for just $3 each for the next 48 hours! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Ideas-By-Jivey/Order:Most-Recent#seller_details_tabsThank you again for all your support and feedback over the last decade! Here's to at least ten more!! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Every Tuesday in June and July, you'll be able to purchase one of the MANY individual mentor text units that I've created from my website shop!This is a great way to stock up on some new lessons for next school year. 🎉The first $2 Tuesday is TODAY, and is the unit I created for the WONDERFUL mentor text, Trombone Shorty!Don't own the book? Don't worry! It's on Storyline Online! In this pack, you will receive:★a mentor sentence lesson for the book★an interactive notebook activity to review/teach comparatives and superlatives★seven reading ideas suggested with three activities provided: identifying theme, describing illustrations, and analyzing author's language★one writing idea suggested with a writing prompt given★contextual vocabulary activities★ Activities are also provided as links to Google Slides for Digital Learning! ★ www.ideasbyjivey.com/coupon/TROMBONE2/ ... See MoreSee Less

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    Right?!! Don’t take away my #mentortexts! #pictu Right?!! Don’t take away my #mentortexts! #picturebooksaremyjam #picturebooksareforeveryone 

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    Every Tuesday in June and July, you'll be able to Every Tuesday in June and July, you'll be able to purchase one of the MANY individual #mentortext units that I've created from my website shop!

This is a great way to stock up on some new lessons for next school year. 🎉

The first $2 Tuesday is TODAY, and is the unit I created for the WONDERFUL mentor text, Trombone Shorty!

Don't own the book? Don't worry! It's on Storyline Online! 

In this pack, you will receive:

★a mentor sentence lesson for the book

★an interactive notebook activity to review/teach comparatives and superlatives

★seven reading ideas suggested with three activities provided: identifying theme, describing illustrations, and analyzing author's language

★one writing idea suggested with a writing prompt given

★contextual vocabulary activities

★ Activities are also provided as links to Google Slides for Digital Learning! ★ 

Link in profile! https://www.ideasbyjivey.com/coupon/TROMBONE2/ 

#ideasbyjivey #2dollartuesday #mentortext #mentorsentences #iteach345 #iteach3rd #iteach4th #iteach5th #teachersfollowteachers #teachertribe #teacherdeals
    Enough is enough. I’m sick over this. I’m sick Enough is enough. I’m sick over this. I’m sick OF this. I’m tired of children’s and teachers’ lives being lower on the list than the right to bear arms. Sending love to all my Texas teachers and families. Comments are turned off and yes, removed, because this is NOT an argument. Go to someone else’s post to do that. This is the 30th school shooting this year. This doesn’t happen in other countries, yet there is still plenty of evil there. I’m done.
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    When I began creating #mentorsentence resources to When I began creating #mentorsentence resources to list in my TpT store over ten years ago, it was because of the huge shift I’d seen in my own students implementing the game-changing routine. I LOVE to hear other teachers have the same results! 🥰 #fabulousfeedback #ideasbyjivey #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #teachertribe #iteach345 #mentorsentences
    Can students think critically about grammar!? YES Can students think critically about grammar!?

YES THEY CAN!

I know higher order thinking skills (HOTS) are generally not associated with grammar, but give it a chance… you’re going to see a HUGE shift in writing abilities and language understanding if you do!

Check out the blog post in my profile for a run-down and a free download to help you get started! https://www.ideasbyjivey.com/higher-order-thinking-questions-for-grammar-and-writing/ #ideasbyjivey #grammar #language #mentorsentences #effective #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteachupperelementary #iteach345
    My club units have been some of my favorite resour My club units have been some of my favorite resources to create because the planning and creation were guided by the teachers using them!

Because of the input from your fellow teacher community, I know these units will be such a benefit to you, too! Every unit in the bundle has: 

📕a week of plans that integrate multiple skills and subjects
📙detailed explicit lessons, including teacher samples
📒a week-at-a-glance plan
📗digitally converted activities in Google Slides and Forms, when applicable
📘mentor sentence lesson
📕reading and writing lessons
📙integration of other subjects (science, social studies, or social/emotional skills)
📒printables for skill practice
📗at least one other text (poem, article, paired passages)* to integrate with your lessons *this will vary each unit depending on skills covered!
📘short assessments

Check out the latest bundle at the link in my profile! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/MENTOR-TEXT-CLUB-by-Jivey-2ND-EDITION-for-Grades-3-5-7058941 
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    Did you know I have a total breakdown of how mento Did you know I have a total breakdown of how mentor sentences can look day by day in your classroom?
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    Elizabeth Started All the Trouble by Doreen Rappap Elizabeth Started All the Trouble by Doreen Rappaport is the perfect #mentortext to incorporate in your studies of women's suffrage. With this unit, you'll be able to work with students on analyzing primary sources (specifically political cartoons, but also some written documents), identifying supporting reasons and details, writing opinion pieces, and using relative pronouns. This unit is the perfect way to integrate social studies with language arts! Grab it from the link in my profile! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Elizabeth-Started-All-the-Trouble-Womens-Suffrage-Mentor-Text-Unit-8036259 #ideasbyjivey #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #socialstudiesintegration #iteach345 #teacherspayteachers
    This feedback means so much to me because as I’v This feedback means so much to me because as I’ve made my mentor sentence lessons over the last ten years, I’ve put so much thought into the way I craft my units and bundles! Thank you for trusting me! ❤️ #mentorsentences #ideasbyjivey #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach345 #iteach3rd #iteach4th #iteach5th #iteachfourth #iteachfifth #iteachthird
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