50. Lessons on Writing from Real Authors

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’ve talked about using physical texts such as novels, picture books, and poems as mentor text for writing and reading standards. But what if instead of just learning from the author’s writing, we actually learn directly from the author themselves?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today I’m sharing all about why and how you can use author chats (live experiences or prerecorded) to study authors crafts moves for upper elementary writing lessons.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How can we regularly bring author’s voices and advice into our upper elementary classrooms?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How can we ensure these types of experiences apply to lessons on writing, going beyond just a fun experience?</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources and Links:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbOUoGeMiU5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mentor texts for paired narrative and expository REEL</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/appleblossomteachers/guides/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram Guides (featuring picture book recommendations)</a></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.appleblossomteachers.com/podcast/episode/22a54b6a/46-3-novel-study-no-nos-you-may-be-making-and-how-to-fix-them" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Novel Study No-no’s and How to Avoid Them</a> - Episode 46</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.appleblossomteachers.com/podcast/episode/2c408980/48-using-a-reading-lesson-plan-for-writing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Using a Reading Lesson Plan for Writing</a> - Episode 48</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.appleblossomteachers.com/podcast/episode/1f25b36d/49-how-to-use-one-mentor-text-for-narrative-writing-and-reading-skills" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Use