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Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5

Inviting Young Writers Into the Conventions of Language

By: Jeff Anderson,Whitney La Rocca

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Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5

Inviting Young Writers Into the Conventions of Language

By: Jeff Anderson,Whitney La Rocca

Jeff Anderson and literacy coach Whitney La Rocca take you into primary and intermediate classrooms where students are curious about language, engage with the world around them, and notice and experiment with the conventions all writers use. Instead of chanting grammar rules or completing countless convention worksheets, we invite young writers to explore conventions as special effects devices that activate meaning. Our students study authentic texts and come to recognize these "patterns of power"--the essential grammar conventions that readers and writers require to make meaning. The first part of the book introduces a vibrant approach to grammar instruction and sets up what you need to immerse yourself in the Patterns of Power process, inviting students to experiment and play with language. The second part of the book offers over seventy practical, ready-to-use lessons, including: Extensive support materials Over 100 mentor sentences, curated for grades 1-5 Student work samples Tips and power notes to facilitate your own knowledge and learning Examples for application In Patterns of Power Jeff and Whitney suggest that taking just five minutes from your reading workshop and five minutes from your writing workshop to focus on how the conventions connect reading and writing will miraculously affect your students' understanding of how language works for readers and writers.

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1625311850

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Patterns of Revision, Grade 3

Inviting 3rd Graders into Conversations That Elevate Writing

By: Jeff Anderson,Whitney La Rocca

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Patterns of Revision, Grade 3

Inviting 3rd Graders into Conversations That Elevate Writing

By: Jeff Anderson,Whitney La Rocca

With every lesson grounded in the critical strategy of writers talking out their revisions, Patterns of Revision will establish routines, practices, and mindsets to set you and your students up for success from day one. Discover the joy inherent in writing - and writing instruction - when we explore revision through engaging inquiry and the study of models, building flexible, competent revisors, step-by-step, in an open-ended discussion of meaning driven revision choices and their effects.

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Taylor & Francis

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1003841090

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9781003841098

Patterns of Revision, Grade 5

Inviting 5th Graders into Conversations That Elevate Writing

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

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Inviting 5th Graders into Conversations That Elevate Writing

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

How do we get fifth-grade writers to revise? And once we do get them thinking about revision, what, exactly, do they do? What do we do? In Patterns of Revision, best-selling authors Whitney La Rocca and Jeff Anderson answer these questions and more. This practical resource uses the research-proven and classroom-tested methods of sentence combining in a meaningful, engaging way that supports authentic writing as well as writing for performance-based or multiple-choice tests. Flip the book open to immediately find: • The DRAFT mnemonic to help students know where to begin the revision process and how to keep going • Concrete, doable lessons that spark academic conversations (oral rehearsal and play) about meaning, effect, and purpose that are grounded in a student-centered revision approach • Easily accessed display and printable pages to seamlessly support student revision learning, embedded in each lesson right where you need it • Authentic and engaging model text excerpts curated to support each lesson • An engaging process for revision instruction that can be immediately implemented to support any writing approach or as a supplemental resource for Patterns of Power, 1-5 as well as Patterns of Power Plus, Grade 5 With every lesson grounded in the critical strategy of writers talking out their revisions, Patterns of Revision will establish routines, practices, and mindsets to set up you and your students for success from Day 1. Discover the joy inherent in writing—and writing instruction—by exploring revision through engaging inquiry and the study of models, building flexible, competent revisors, step-by-step, in an open-ended discussion of meaning-driven revision choices and their effects.

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1003840426

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Patterns of Revision, Grade 4

Inviting 4th Graders into Conversations That Elevate Writing

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

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Patterns of Revision, Grade 4

Inviting 4th Graders into Conversations That Elevate Writing

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

How do we get fourth-grade writers to revise? And once we do get them thinking about revision, what, exactly, do they do? What do we do? In Patterns of Revision, best-selling authors Whitney La Rocca and Jeff Anderson answer these questions and more. This practical resource uses the research-proven and classroom-tested methods of sentence combining in a meaningful, engaging way that supports authentic writing as well as writing for performance-based or multiple-choice tests. Flip the book open to immediately find: • The DRAFT mnemonic to help students know where to begin the revision process and how to keep going • Concrete, doable lessons that spark academic conversations (oral rehearsal and play) about meaning, effect, and purpose that are grounded in a student-centered revision approach • Easily accessed display and printable pages to seamlessly support student revision learning, embedded in each lesson right where you need it • Authentic and engaging model text excerpts curated to support each lesson • An engaging process for revision instruction that can be immediately implemented to support any writing approach or as a supplemental resource for Patterns of Power, 1-5 as well as Patterns of Power Plus, Grade 4 With every lesson grounded in the critical strategy of writers talking out their revisions, Patterns of Revision will establish routines, practices, and mindsets to set up you and your students for success from Day 1. Discover the joy inherent in writing—and writing instruction—by exploring revision through engaging inquiry and the study of models, building flexible, competent revisors, step-by-step, in an open-ended discussion of meaning-driven revision choices and their effects.

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1003838928

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Patterns of Wonder, Grades PreK-1

Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

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Patterns of Wonder, Grades PreK-1

Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

Whitney La Rocca and Jeff Anderson adapt their vibrant approach to grammar instruction in Patterns of Wonder, Grades Prek-1: Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language. Here, young, emergent writers are invited to notice the conventions of 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 Wonder’s responsive, invitational approach allows young students to play and inquire about language and experiment, take risks, and have fun. Inside you’ll find: Ready-to-use lesson plan sets that pinpoint and build across the most common needs of emergent writers An adjusted invitational process adapted for young learners, and the "Phases of Emergent Writing" as tools to plan for effective, scaffolded instruction How to position grammar concepts about print instruction across three overlapping levels of support: oral language, illustrating, and writing Over 200 engaging picture book recommendations to stir curious classroom conversations Patterns of Wonder, Grades PreK-1 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. Grounded in play, conversation, and most of all, wonder, Patterns of Wonder brings the authors’ irrepressible excitement for inquiry and writing instruction to the ways we support our Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade emergent writers. The Patterns of Power series also includes Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language; Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5: Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language; Patterns of Power, Grades 9-12: Teaching Grammar Through Reading and Writing; and Patterns of Power en Español. Grades 1-5: Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish.

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1003833896

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A Love Hate Thing

By: Whitney D. Grandison

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A Love Hate Thing

By: Whitney D. Grandison

“If you love a good enemies-to-lovers trope, run—don’t walk—to the nearest bookstore or library near you.” —BuzzFeed "I couldn’t put it down!” —New York Times bestselling author Simone Elkeles When Tyson Trice finds himself tossed into the wealthy community of Pacific Hills, he expects not to belong. Not that he cares. After recovering from being shot and surviving the rough streets of Lindenwood, he doesn’t care about anyone or anything. Golden girl Nandy Smith has spent most of her life building the pristine image it takes to make it in Pacific Hills. After learning that her parents are taking in a troubled teen boy, Nandy fears her summer plans and her reputation will go up in flames. The wall between their bedrooms feels as thin as the line between love and hate. But their growing attraction won't be denied. Soon Trice is bringing Nandy out of her shell and Nandy's trying to melt the ice around Trice's heart. But with the ever-present pull back to Lindenwood, it’ll be a wonder if Trice makes it through this summer at all. Also by Whitney D. Grandison: The Right Side of Reckless

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Harlequin

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1488056579

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Twentieth Century Opera

A Guide

By: George Whitney Martin

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Twentieth Century Opera

A Guide

By: George Whitney Martin

(Limelight). Martin provides a guide to opera that is sweeping in its scope, thorough in its detail, and authoritative in its commentary. He recalls a century of achievement in an art form that today enjoys unprecedented popularity and that has been generously enriched by challenging works in many cases yet to be fully recognized of the modern era.

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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0879102756

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Patterns of Wonder, Grades PreK-1

Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

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Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language

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Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5

Inviting Young Writers Into the Conventions of Language

By: Jeff Anderson,Whitney La Rocca

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Inviting Young Writers Into the Conventions of Language

By: Jeff Anderson,Whitney La Rocca

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Patterns of Wonder

Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

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Patterns of Wonder

Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

Based on the popular Patterns of Power invitational approach to grammar instruction, Patterns of Wonder sets the stage for introducing PreK-1 emergent writers to the power of language and writing. It's no secret that emergent writers thrive in classrooms filled with inquiry, play, and wonder, but how can we invite our youngest writers into the conventions of language, engage them in authentic writing experiences, and capitalize on their natural curiosity around what writers do? Building on the same playful qualities of the invitational process introduced in their bestselling Patterns of Power series, Whitney La Rocca and Jeff Anderson turn their instructional lens to our youngest writers, sharing new ways we can invite them to experiment, have fun, and take risks with writing and language. In this valuable resource, Whitney and Jeff: Introduce the Patterns of Wonder Phases of Emergent Writing as a way to reflect on the work young writers are doing and plan for effective, scaffolded instruction. Outline an adjusted invitational process, adapted especially for use with emergent writers. Position grammar and concepts about print instruction across three overlapping levels of support: oral language, illustrating, and writing. Include over 50 sample lessons that pinpoint and build cumulatively across the most common needs of emergent writers. Feature over 200 engaging picture book recommendations to stir curious classroom conversations. Grounded in play, conversation, and most of all, wonder, Patterns of Wonder brings Whitney and Jeff's irrepressible excitement for inquiry and writing instruction to the ways we support our Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade emergent writers.

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1625314515

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Patterns of Revision, Grade 5

Inviting 5th Graders into Conversations That Elevate Writing

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

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Patterns of Revision, Grade 5

Inviting 5th Graders into Conversations That Elevate Writing

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

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Patterns of Revision, Grade 4

Inviting 4th Graders into Conversations That Elevate Writing

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

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Inviting 4th Graders into Conversations That Elevate Writing

By: Whitney La Rocca,Jeff Anderson

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Patterns of Revision, Grade 3

Inviting 3rd Graders into Conversations That Elevate Writing

By: Jeff Anderson,Whitney La Rocca

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Inviting 3rd Graders into Conversations That Elevate Writing

By: Jeff Anderson,Whitney La Rocca

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Book's by Whitney La Rocca

Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5

Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5

Patterns of Revision, Grade 3

Patterns of Revision, Grade 3

Patterns of Revision, Grade 5

Patterns of Revision, Grade 5

Patterns of Revision, Grade 4

Patterns of Revision, Grade 4

Patterns of Wonder, Grades PreK-1

Patterns of Wonder, Grades PreK-1

A Love Hate Thing

A Love Hate Thing

Twentieth Century Opera

Twentieth Century Opera

Patterns of Wonder, Grades PreK-1

Patterns of Wonder, Grades PreK-1

Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5

Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5

Patterns of Wonder

Patterns of Wonder

Patterns of Revision, Grade 5

Patterns of Revision, Grade 5

Patterns of Revision, Grade 4

Patterns of Revision, Grade 4

Patterns of Revision, Grade 3

Patterns of Revision, Grade 3

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