September Q+A: What to Do About Timed, On-Demand Writing?

Q: My students have to engage in timed, on-demand writing for a variety of assessments. How can I find authentic mentor texts for this kind of writing? - Sam

A: This is a fantastic question, and one I’ve heard a lot over the years working with teachers.

(It’s also really timely as I’m getting ready to dive into this with my students who will soon be t…