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Teachers around the country are gearing up to begin a new school year, many in a way that has never been experienced before. But, no matter the environment that teachers find themselves in this year,  whether it is virtual or in person with masks, I know this to be true: TEACHERS WILL STILL TEACH!  So, I’ve put together a Back to School series to help teachers choose books that will build their classroom communities, no matter if that community is in person or online.  

Recommended Grades: K-5

Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becoming a writer in this fun follow-up to How to Read a Story.

Lesson Idea: 

[image error]Mentor Text: Build Community and Writer’s Workshop: How to Write a Story (July 7, 2020, Chronicle Books) guides young storytellers through the joys and challenges of the writing process. From choosing an idea, to deciding on a setting, and creating a heroine – or hero, this empowering picture book breaks down the writing process in a dynamic and accessible way, encouraging kids to explore their own creativity—and share their stories with others!  Read aloud How to Write a Story during the first few weeks of school and build your community while incorporating writer’s workshop. Encourage students to write what they know – empowering them to share their own stories in your classroom community.

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