Mentor text provides students with a framework for understanding an unfamiliar genre. Some picture books make for ideal exemplars when introducing a new writing unit.  Teachers can utilize the example to highlight the genre’s unique form, facets, and purposes. 

Download a list of Kristina’s favorite mentor texts aligned with compare-contrast, how-to, cause-effect, letter writing, narrative writing, persuasive writing, and other writing genres. NOTE: Page 3 of this download includes titles suggested for the developmental stages of writing that primary teachers target would target including drawing, labeling, listing.