Mentor Text: Organization

from “Brian’s Winter” by Gary Paulsen

p. 374
It proved to be difficult to string the bow. In spite of his scraping and shaping,
the limbs were still very stout and the bow bent only with heavy pressure. He tied the
string to one end, then put the tied end in a depression in a rock on the ground and
used his weight to pull down the top end while he tied the cord in place.

Step 1
Tie the string to one end of the bow.

Step 2
Place the tied end in a depression in a
hard, stationary surface. This will keep the
bow steady and still.

Step 3
Bend the bow by pulling down on the untied end
with your full weight.

Step 4
Hold the bow bent to the curve you need and tie the
other end of the cord in place.
© Harcourt

Grade 6, Lesson 14 LA92 Writing: Mentor Text

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