Description
All the Places to Love by Patricia MacLachlan is one my favorite mentor texts for writing. This EASY TO USE unit includes options for comprehension and writing. Analyze author’s craft and then use it to model descriptive writing. All the Places to Love is descriptive and great for making connections too.
HOW IS THE ALL THE PLACES TO LOVE UNIT ORGANIZED?
The unit includes before-during-after activities for both reading and writing model lessons related to word choice. For this unit, you will work with the comprehension and book analysis materials first as well as the questioning task cards for group discussion, and then teach descriptive writing with the writing materials. PLUS, this unit now includes a full color digital version for Google Slides TM AND a version for EASEL.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE ALL THE PLACES TO LOVE UNIT?
- schema builder about favorite places
- vocabulary work for the tier 2 words and word cards
- plot anchor chart
- beginning/middle/end summaries
- making connections
- guided questions/column notes
- making inferences using text examples
- questioning and finding text evidence task cards
- visualizing
- plus six pages for writing including a planning page and writer’s checklist.
42 pages in all (1/2 B/W PDF and 1/2 Color Digital for Google Slides TM)
OTHER MENTOR TEXT UNITS YOU’D LOVE:
- Two Bad Ants
- The Junkyard Wonders
- Silver Packages Activities
- Nerdy Birdy
- Jumanji
- Salt in His Shoes
- Amazing Grace
WHAT TEACHERS HAVE HAD TO SAY ABOUT THIS UNIT:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Laura V. says, “Thank you for creating a companion to accompany my favorite book!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sheri H. says, “Loved this book and this packet was nice supplement!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Ultimate Teaching Store says, “Great book and a great resource to go with it!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tracy Mailloux says, “I love all things Patricia MacLachlan! This is going to be a great addition to my resources not only for guided reading but for teaching narrative writing too.”
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Jennifer Stay –
This went perfectly with my lesson. Such a fantastic book.
Tracy Mailloux –
I love all things Patricia MacLachlan! This is going to be a great addition to my resources not only for guided reading but for teaching narrative writing too.
Jen S. –
One of my favorite books!!
Renee W. –
One of my favorite books! Great addition to what I already have!
The Book is Always Better –
Good resource.
The Ultimate Teaching Store –
Great book and a great resource to go with it!
sharon K. –
Great resource!
Donnalyn T. –
I LOVE this! Thanks so much!
Shawna A. –
Looking forward to using this resource.
Laura V. –
Thank you for creating a companion to accompany my favorite book!
sherri P. –
Loved this book and this packet was nice supplement!
Patriciajoan R. –
Really nice!
Carolyn Y. –
Nice additional resource!
Lauren F. –
🙂
Julissa R. –
Thanks!
dianne hopson –
Great resource for a great book!
Ruth N. –
One of my all time favorite books! This was a great resource! The activities were great, and the class enjoyed them!
Hilary C. –
I used this resource during read across america and my students loved it
Courtney Brooks –
The kids had a great time! Thanks for a great lesson.
CleverCommonCore –
I used this product with a mentor text for my reading program,
Bessie P. –
I used this to help supplement writing. I felt that it was good for my EL’s and beginner learners. However, my other students felt that it was too easy.
Renee H. –
Great resource! Really helped me plan out my unit on descriptive writing.
Kristin Martin –
This resource was engaging for students and aligned with standards.
beth E. –
Thanks for creating a resources with a book that is forgotten!