With the Common Core’s emphasis on nonfiction texts, classic American authors, and writing, this bundle meets many needs. In these three Inspired Writing lessons, students use mentor texts as models for their own authentic writing. Furthermore, the lessons guide students through close readings of texts that vary by genre, time period, and author. Texts include the following: excerpt from Poor Richard’s Almanack by Benjamin Franklin, "The Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln, and "I’ve Been