Literature Models to Teach Expository Writing

Using picture books as models is a powerful way to teach key expository and narrative target skills. Step-by-step directions and charts, with quality children's literature used as models, help you set up and manage effective 45-minute long writing workshops. Also includes extensive lists of other children's literature with their recommended Target Skill application.Model and demonstrate target skills critical for clear expository writing: description, explaining how and why, leads and endings, cause and effect, comparing and contrasting, and fact and opinion. Kindergarten, primary, and intermediate lesson levels for each literature selection help you integrate content-area writing throughout your curriculum.