http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2012/01/12/considering-mentor-texts-5-the-emulation-issue/ If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. ~ Charlie Parker Wed, 22 May 2013 10:43:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://edublogs.org/?v=3.5.1 http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2012/01/12/considering-mentor-texts-5-the-emulation-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-7265 Franki Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:16:24 +0000 http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/?p=4953#comment-7265 I love hearing about the change over 2 years with search stories. And it is interesting that it worked out when kids used a story they were already working on. We found a similar thing with comic books–2nd graders didn’t really understand that graphic novels were another way to tell narrative stories. By using a story they had seen in a familiar format, and changing the format was powerful for them in terms of expanding the possibilities for comics. This reminds me a bit of the units of study/minilessons where we invite kids to try the same topic in various forms. With the new forms, it makes sense to begin with a story they know. Lots to think about here. Thanks!

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