WRITER'S WORKSHOP MINI LESSONS

Authors and Illustrators

Remind students that writers tell stories that are near and dear to their hearts.

Display Author: A True Story by Helen Lester.

Share, "Helen Lester is the writer of this book."

Say, "She is the author - -she wrote the words."

Tell students that today's book, Author: A True Story, will help us to learn about authors.

Say, "Helen Lester writes - she enjoys writing the words.  Let's see what she writes in this book."

Read Author: A True Story by Helen Lester.

Discuss the book.

Remind students that authors write the words.

Dismiss for Writer's Workshop.

Author: A True Story by Helen Lester