This series is a must have for all teachers from elementary to high school. Each book contains ready-to-use lesson plan sets that include excerpts from authentic and diverse mentor texts curated for grade levels and real-life classroom examples, tips, and Power Notes gleaned from the authors’ experiences that can be applied to any level of writer.
Patterns of Power Grades 1-5 (9781625311856) Emergent writers are invited to notice the conventions of the English language and build off them in this inquiry-based approach to instructional grammar.
Patterns of Power Grades 6-8 (9781625315151) Patterns of Power’s responsive, invitational approach puts students in an involved role and has them explore and discuss the purpose and meaning of what they read.
Patterns of Power Grades 9-12 (9781625315595) Instead of hammering high school students with the mistakes they should avoid, Jeff Anderson, Travis Leech, and Holly Durham suggest exploring grammar through the celebration of an author’s purpose and craft.
The Patterns of Power approach helps readers of all ages to discover patterns and learn the practice of applying the conventions of the English language. A comprehensive resource and a great tool for teachers and schools across all age groups.
Jeff Anderson has inspired writers and teachers of grades K–8 with the power and joy of writing and grammar for over many years. He has written ten books for Stenhouse Publishers. He lives near downtown San Antonio with Terry and their rescue pup.
Whitney La Rocca is an elementary literacy coach and has spent over 20 years working with young readers and writers. She enjoys delivering professional development and coaching teachers in best practices to empower children to create their identities in the world of literacy.
Travis Leech is a middle school instructional coach in Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, TX. He has fourteen years of experience in education, including teaching middle school English Language Arts and as a gifted and talented specialist.
Melinda Clark is currently the Academic Program Coordinator at John Jay High School in San Antonio, Texas. She has worked in education for over 30 years, including teaching middle school and high school English Language Arts, instructional coaching, independent consulting, and presenting at the district, regional, and state levels.
Holly Durham is currently a Professional Learning Coordinator in Houston, TX. She has twenty-eight years of experience in education, including teaching middle and high school English, instructional coaching, and director-level roles in the Humanities and District Strategic Planning. She has presented literacy practices and technology integration at district, regional, state, and national levels.
