Mentor Text Makeover: Take your lessons to the next level in 5 days!
FOR GRADES 2-5
January 26-30, 2025
(with replay access until the end of February)
Are You Ready to Transform Your Classroom?
Imagine walking into your classroom with complete confidence, knowing your lessons flow seamlessly, your students are fully engaged, and your teaching feels both effective and rewarding.
If you're tired of feeling like your lessons are disconnected and struggling to fit everything together, this 5-day challenge for 2nd-5th grade teachers will change everything.
I'M READY! COUNT ME IN ON JANUARY 26!What Is The Mentor Text Makeover?
This 5-day challenge for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers is your step-by-step guide to transforming your teaching with mentor texts.
From January 26-30, youâll learn how to use just ONE picture book to create meaningful, connected lessons that integrate reading, writing, and grammar. No more disjointed lessons or wasted planning time!
There is NO FLUFF here!
For only $10, you'll receive 5 days of video training (a mix of on-demand and live with replays!) that walk you through every step of the process. You'll learn to:
Identify the Perfect Mentor Text: Find the right book that aligns with your goals.
Break It Down: Understand how to pull out key elements to teach reading, writing, and grammar.
Plan Seamlessly: Build lessons that connect and flow naturally.
Engage Students:Â Choose activities that make your students excited to learn.
Put It All Together: Finalize your mentor text unit and be ready to teach it with confidence.
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printable templates
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lesson plan framework
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book list
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models
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activities
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community support and coaching in the dedicated Facebook group (including live Q&As)Â
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ANDÂ your chance to win some really fun prizes!!
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How the Training is Delivered
Each day of the challenge is designed to fit into your busy schedule:
⨠Daily video trainings will be emailed each morning for you to watch whenever itâs convenient for you.
⨠Live Support Call on Wednesday evening via Zoom to answer questions and dive deeper into the strategies.
⨠Live Q&A in the private Facebook group on Thursday evening, so you can get personalized feedback and ideas.
⨠Full access to all challenge materials through February so you can work through them and revisit them at your own pace!
This flexible format ensures you get the support you need while fitting the challenge into your life.
BY THE END OF THIS CHALLENGE YOU WILL:Â
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Create lessons that flow naturally and build on each other with just one mentor text.
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Integrate key skills like reading comprehension, writing techniques, and grammar with confidence.
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Walk away with a fully planned mentor text unit you can use immediately.
Do you feel like you're drowning in scattered lesson plans?
Are your students disengaged?
Does teaching writing feel like pulling teeth?
Join the Mentor Text Makeover Challenge to:
âď¸ Learn how to use ONE mentor text to cover multiple skills.
âď¸ See students connect ideas across lessons and grow more confident in writing.
âď¸ Save hours of planning each week by learning a clear, repeatable strategy.
Don't wait to transform your teaching!
For just 5 days of effort, youâll gain strategies that will simplify your planning and improve your teaching for years to come.
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With on-demand daily videos and live support opportunities, this challenge is designed to fit your scheduleâjoin now for just $10!
I'M READY TO MAXIMIZE MY TIME!IS THIS MAKEOVER RIGHT FOR YOU?
This Challenge is Perfect For:
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2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers who want to save time and streamline their planning.
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 Frazzled planners who feel like their lessons are disconnected and want cohesive units.
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Teachers who care about making learning meaningful and engaging for their students.
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Book-lovers who love using picture books but aren't sure how to tie everything together.
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Fed-up educators who are ready to stop wasting hours searching for resources and start transforming their classrooms.
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 Anyone whoâs tired of cookie-cutter lessons and ready to create meaningful, effective teaching moments.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
The Mentor Text Makeover is hosted in a Private Facebook Community. You'll also receive daily emails, training, and direct feedback, support, and encouragement through the duration of the challenge! All of the materials and the group will be available until the end of February to revisit if needed!
DAILY VIDEO LESSONS:
Bite-sized trainings you can complete in under 30 minutes and revisit until the end of February
PRINTABLE WORKBOOK:
Your go-to guide with templates and checklists for brainstorming and planning your lessons
EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT:
Join a private group of like-minded teachers for inspiration and ideas, plus coaching with me!
BONUSES:
Sample unit of the framework and lesson plans which you can use right away in your own classroom
Exciting contests and prizes for the makeover community participants
FAQs
What is the time commitment?
Do I have to be available daily at a certain time?
Is this really only best for grades 2-5 teachers?
Do I need a specific book in order to do this challenge?
Why should I teach with mentor texts?
Who is Jivey anyway?
I have another question!
Ready To TRANSFORM Your Teaching?
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Sign up now and get started on your journey to better teaching, happier students, and stress-free planning!
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I CAN'T WAIT! SIGN ME UP!