The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson is an excellent mentor text for children of all ages! If you don't own a copy of the book, check your local library or you might even find an online read-aloud of the text with a simple Google search!Using mentor texts is one of the best ways to maximize your teaching time. You are able to teach multiple skills, subjects, and topics with just one book!WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT?a week of plans that teach figurative language, mood, modifiers, and celebra