Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5: Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language

by Jeff Anderson, Whitney La Rocca

Author Jeff Anderson and literacy coach Whitney La Rocca lead a vibrant approach to grammar instruction in Patterns of Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 1-5. 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 into basal texts 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 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 Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8, Patterns of Power en Españ Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish, Grades 1-5, and Patterns of Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language, PreK-1.

Genres: Education, Teaching, Nonfiction, School

456 pages, Paperback

Published November 10, 2017

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Reviews

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of great information and practical ideas. I am looking forward to applying them in my classroom.

[Shannon Rolfe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went to a training at our local service center last week. The facilitator mentioned this book as a resource to teach conventions. Her review was so favorable that I immediately spent the $52.11 including tax to buy the book before the training was eve over. Two days later, Amazon delivered this gem! I flew through intro chapters and then developed a scope and sequence for my grade level for next year. I now have 33 weeks of incredible lessons that align with every conventions standard for my grade level and extend slightly into the next grade level! So excited! This book is essential for all writing teachers at the elementary level!! (and middle school teachers whose students lack conventions ability). This book is an instant classic akin to the Book Whisperer and Jennifer Serravallo’s Reading and Writing Strategies.

[MaryMargaret Norton · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a writing manual. I am not a very good writer and I am dreading teaching writing/grammar. Last year I helped teach ELA. We were successful. My partner in crime, is no longer teaching and I am expected to teach RLA, Science, Social Studies and interventions. I’m not sure I can do this, but hopefully this book will get me started.

Positives about the book: it covered a lot of grammar, it chunked the information and stated over and over less is more.

Negatives about the book: in most instances the book recommendations seemed for younger children, the discussions seemed geared to younger children and it seemed written for perfect world scenarios. What do I do for those who won’t discuss and won’t write? Cookie cutter information in so many instances.

[Devan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the introduction chapters, browsed the lesson sets, and read the conclusion. This is an amazing resource for teachers; even middle school and high school teachers looking to implement Anderson's methods of teaching grammar should check this out. I wish he would organize a book like this for the middle school and high school level, but in the meantime I will be splicing together ideas from this one, Mechanically Inclined, and Everyday Editing.

[Tenille Shade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unbelievably incredible. A must have for every teacher!

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great edition of Jeff’s secondary work and loved Whitney’s additions. The amount of work that went into this is amazing. A fantastic resource.