This is the hardback version of the Growing Writers Books 5–10 bundle.
Already have Books 1–4? This bundle was created for teachers, schools, and families who want to continue the Growing Writers progression with the final six mentor texts in the series! These books introduce genre writing and pair directly with the second half of the Growing Writers curriculum units.
Want the full collection? You can also purchase all 10 mentor texts together in the complete Growing Writers Collection box set.
Here’s what’s inside:
📖 Starting a Story
Young writers learn how to turn simple ideas into full stories with a clear beginning, middle, and end. This engaging mentor text introduces storytelling structure in a way that feels simple, fun, and accessible. Pairs perfectly with the Narrative Unit.
📝 Step by Step
A playful introduction to how-to writing! Children learn how to teach others using sequencing words, clear directions, and detailed pictures. Perfect for helping students organize procedural writing in a meaningful way. Pairs perfectly with the How to Writing Unit.
📚 Fact by Fact
This informational writing mentor text helps children explore nonfiction writing by teaching them how to share facts, add labels and diagrams, and organize information clearly. A fun and engaging way to introduce informational text features to young writers. Pairs perfectly the Informational Unit.
💭 This or That
Opinion writing made simple and fun! This engaging mentor text teaches children how to share their opinions, give reasons to support their thinking, and compare choices using kid-friendly examples that spark discussion and creativity. Pairs perfectly with the Opinion Writing Unit.
🏰 Once Upon a Story
A magical introduction to fairy tale writing! Children explore classic fairy tale elements like characters, settings, problems, solutions, and happy endings while learning how to create imaginative stories of their own. Pairs perfectly with the Fairy Tale Writing Unit.
🎵 Poetry Play
This playful poetry mentor text encourages children to experiment with rhythm, rhyme, descriptive language, and creativity. Young writers discover that poems can be silly, meaningful, imaginative, and fun to write! Pairs perfectly with the Poetry Unit.
Perfect for:
Kindergarten & First Grade Classrooms
Homeschooling Families
Writing Workshop Mini Lessons
Mentor Texts for Genre Writing
Small Groups & Literacy Centers
Parents supporting early writers
Pair these with ThatKinderMama’s writing units for a seamless, developmentally appropriate approach to explicit writing instruction!
