I think in first grade we would talk about the fun word usage of “boing” and brainstorm some of our own to use in our writing.

Not only do I love seeing the lesson ideas, the ideas themselves lead me to create my own about other mentor texts, which I have decided is the best way to teach writing. Thanks.

Your minilessons are like minimentors for teachers (because they are short and focused- for the impact they have in helping us learn to use mentor texts more effectively, they are more like megamentors)! Thanks for sharing.

I, too, love your mini lesson ideas! Thanks for all the practical advice you share!