<p>Mentor texts are an important part of writing instruction. In today&apos;s episode, Martha shares what mentor texts are and 5 reasons why it&apos;s important to choose rich mentor texts with your students. She also shares 3 places to find good quality mentor texts.</p>

Using Syllables to Help with Decoding

The Primary (Paradise) Teaching Podcast shares engaging, hands on, easy to implement teaching ideas for your Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade classroom. Our host, Martha Moore, is an experienced, IB certified, K-5 intervention teacher and 1st and 2nd grade classroom teacher. Learn how to provide students with relevant, engaging learning experiences with activities, strategies, and lessons that are easy for you, the teacher, to implement as well. With an emphasis on writing skills, new teacher tips, math strategies, and overall effective classroom practices, let's chat about what works for kids.