Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language

Jeff Anderson, Travis Leech, and Melinda Clark's Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language is an inquiry-based approach to instructional grammar that encourages young, emergent writers to notice and build off the conventions of the English language. The book comes with standards-aligned lessons that can be incorporated in just 10 minutes a day, and includes ready-to-use lesson plan sets, real-life classroom examples, and resources to use in classroom instruction or as handouts for student literacy notebooks. The Patterns of Power series also includes books for grades 1-5, 9-12, and PreK-1.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2021
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers

Authors Jeff Anderson, Travis Leech, and Melinda Clark take a dynamic approach to grammar instruction in their book, Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language. This book invites young, emerging writers to observe and build upon the conventions of the English language through an inquiry-based approach. The book includes standards-aligned lessons that can be integrated into a 10-minute daily routine. Patterns of Power adopts a responsive and inviting approach, placing students in an active role as they explore and discuss the purpose and meaning of the texts they read. Students engage with short, authentic texts and are encouraged to share their findings aloud, engaging in rich conversations to construct meaning. Within the book, you will find: Ready-to-use lesson plan sets featuring excerpts from authentic and diverse mentor texts specifically curated for grades 6-8. Real-life classroom examples, tips, and Power Notes drawn from the authors' experiences, offering practical insights that can be applied to writers of various levels. Extensive resources, including a Patterns of Power Planning Guide and musical soundtracks, designed for classroom instruction or as handouts for student literacy notebooks. Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8 offers a structured classroom routine that is both concise and flexible, allowing teachers to select the texts they deem appropriate, fostering a diverse range of voices in the classroom. This practice promotes cognitive recognition and serves as a formative assessment tool for teachers to monitor student progress. By incorporating these short lessons, students gain confidence and surpass limitations, enabling them to produce effortless writing within the classroom and beyond. The Patterns of Power series also includes Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5: Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language, further expanding the scope of grammar instruction and empowering young writers to develop their language skills.

Weight: 1240g
Dimension: 242 x 286 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781625315151