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Patterns of Power, Grades 6–8
Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language
2021
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Authors Jeff Anderson, Travis Leech, and Melinda Clark lead a vibrant approach to grammar instruction in Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language . Here, young, emergent writers are invited to notice the conventions of the English language and build off them in this inquiry-based approach to instructional grammar. The book comes with standards-aligned lessons that can be incorporated in just 10 minutes a day. 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. Students study short, authentic texts and are asked to share their findings out loud, engaging in rich conversations to make meaning. Inside you’ll Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8 provides a simple classroom routine that is structured in length and approach, but provides teachers flexibility in choosing the texts, allowing for numerous, diverse voices in the classroom. The practice helps students build cognitive recognition and provides a formative assessment for teachers on student progress. With these short lessons, students will gain confidence and move beyond limitation to produce effortless writing in your class and beyond. The Patterns of Power series also includes Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5: Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language ; Patterns of Power en Español, Grades 1-5: Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish ; Patterns of Power, Grades 9-12: Teaching Grammar Through Reading and Writing ; and Patterns of Wonder, Grades Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language .
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Melinda Clark
Melinda Clark
Author · 3 books

Melinda Clark is a homemaker, nanny, and writing enthusiast whose avid love of storytelling prompted her to write short stories and poetry at a young age. After years of putting her urge to write aside, she finally was able to bring her imaginative gift as a storyteller to fruition when she helped pen the novel The Lure of the Moon. Melinda loves listening and singing to music, often gaining inspiration from some of her favorite artists, including the band Paramore. She's a pickle fanatic who loves to travel, cook, and spend time with her husband and family. She was born and raised just outside of Syracuse, New York and now resides in the Atlanta, Georgia area with her husband, Joe. Likes: Writing, poetry, reading, cooking, traveling, listening to music, and spending time with my husband, family and good friends. Little known facts: "I'm a pickle fanatic that can't handle too much espresso without becoming caffeine intoxicated and who's a sucker for Hollywood gossip and reality shows."

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