E-grāmata: Patterns of Power, Grades 68: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language [Taylor & Francis e-book]

&;Is this right? Is this how it&;s supposed to look?&; Adolescent writers often ask these kinds of questions because traditional grammar instruction focuses too much on what&;s right or what&;s wrong. The fear of making a mistake hides the true power of conventions &; the creation of meaning, purpose, and effect, the ultimate reading-writing connection. Join Jeff Anderson, with Travis Leech and Melinda Clark, as they explore grammar in a new way in Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6&;8. Let&;s lift middle school writers by focusing on possibility and producing effective writing that will transfer to the classroom and beyond.

Inside Patterns of Power, Grades 6&;8, teachers will find a quick yet comprehensive explanation of the invitational process&;the easy-to-follow, brain-based process created to invite adolescent writers to learn about and apply conventions of the English language through the celebration of author&;s purpose and craft. This process is the foundation on which 55 authentic, flexible, and effective lesson sets were built. Through practical guidance and ready-to-use lessons, you&;ll be fully equipped to teach grammar in an engaging and authentic way in just 10 minutes a day. 

Inside you&;ll find:

• 55 standards-aligned lesson sets that include excerpts from high-interest, authentic, and diverse young adult and middle grade mentor texts 
• Real-life classroom examples and tips gleaned from the authors&; work facilitating the Patterns-of-Power process in hundreds of classrooms
• Resources to use in classroom instruction or as handouts for student literacy notebooks 

With hundreds of teach-tomorrow visuals and implementation supports that include quick-reference guides as well as soundtrack lists to infuse the joy of music into grammar instruction, Patterns of Power, Grades 6&;8 gives you everything you need to inspire your adolescent writers to move beyond limitation and into the endless possibilities of what they can do as writers.