Introducing Topics

Introducing Topics

Finding Topics: Chapter 2:2 “Memory Chain”

Mentor Texts, Chapter 2, Lesson 2: Memory Chain (Finding Topics)

Finding Topics: Chapter 2.3 "Using Senses"

Mentor Texts, Chapter 2 Lesson 3: Finding Topics and Using Senses to Create First Memories

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