Episodes
SEASON FINALE: Jeff, Travis, and Dr. Alana Morris discuss the research on deliberate practice and its connection to Patterns of Power. Vocabulary Unplugged: 30 Lessons That Will Revolutionize How You Teach Vocabulary https://amzn.to/39kRCFg Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k POP Community on Facebook https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Twitter: @writeguyjeff @learningleech @morrisalana
Published 10/22/21
Dr. Alana Morris joins Jeff and Travis to discuss mirror neurons and their connection to modeling good writing in the classroom the Patterns of Power way. Vocabulary Unplugged: 30 Lessons That Will Revolutionize How You Teach Vocabulary https://amzn.to/39kRCFg Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k POP Community on Facebook https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Twitter: @writeguyjeff @learningleech @morrisalana
Published 10/08/21
Dr. Alana Morris joins Jeff and Travis to discuss mirror neurons and their connection to modeling good writing in the classroom the Patterns of Power way. Vocabulary Unplugged: 30 Lessons That Will Revolutionize How You Teach Vocabulary https://amzn.to/39kRCFg Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k POP Community on Facebook https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Twitter: @writeguyjeff @learningleech @morrisalana
Published 09/24/21
Caroline wraps up her visit to Jeff and Travis with a Q&A from readers/   Patterns of Power en español: Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish, Grades 1-5 https://bit.ly/3ADv6Dj Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Join the POP Community on Facebook https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Follow Jeff, Travis , and Caroline on Twitter @writeguyjeff @learningleech @carolinesweet82
Published 09/10/21
Jeff and Travis are joined by Caroline Sweet, author of Patterns of Power en español. Patterns of Power en español: Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish, Grades 1-5 https://bit.ly/3ADv6Dj Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Join the POP Community on Facebook https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Follow Jeff, Travis , and Caroline on Twitter @writeguyjeff @learningleech @carolinesweet82
Published 08/27/21
Jeff and Travis are joined by Caroline Sweet, author of Patterns of Power en español. Patterns of Power en español: Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish, Grades 1-5 https://bit.ly/3ADv6Dj Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Join the POP Community on Facebook https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Follow Jeff, Travis , and Whitney on Twitter @writeguyjeff @learningleech @carolinesweet82
Published 08/13/21
Whitney LaRocca finishes guiding Jeff and Travis through a lesson from the upcoming book Patterns of Wonder for Pre-K through 1st grade. Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8 https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Facebook https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Follow Jeff, Travis , and Whitney on Twitter @writeguyjeff @learningleech @whitney_larocca
Published 07/30/21
Whitney La Rocca guides Jeff and Travis through a lesson from the upcoming book Patterns of Wonder for Pre-K through 1st grade.   Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8 https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Facebook https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Follow Jeff, Travis , and Whitney on Twitter @writeguyjeff @learningleech @whitney_larocca
Published 07/16/21
Jeff and Travis are again joined by Patterns of Wonder author Whitney LaRocca to discuss the developmental phases of emergent writers. Whitney takes the guys through the four phases that are highlighted in Patterns of Wonder: scribble writing, symbol and letter writing, transitional writing, and conventional writing.   Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8 https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Facebook https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Follow Jeff, Travis , and Whitney on Twitter @writeguyjeff @learningleech @whitney_laro
Published 07/01/21
Join Jeff and Travis and guest Whitney LaRocca to discuss Whitney and Jeff’s upcoming book Patterns of Wonder for Pre-K - 1st grade. In this episode we discuss how Patterns of Wonder and Patterns of Power are alike and different.    Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8 https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Facebook https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Twitter @writeguyjeff @learningleech @whitney_larocca Follow Jeff , Travis , and Whitney on Twitter
Published 06/17/21
Jodi Ramos joins us to discuss her work with the NYT Teaching Project. Using articles from the Times as mentors, Jodi and project partner Blake Bockholt share their spin on the Patterns of Power process in their middle and high school classrooms. NYT Teaching Project https://nyti.ms/3i7HghP Sentences That Matter, Mentor, and Motivate https://nyti.ms/3fIsRaj Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8 https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Facebook https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Twitter @writeguyjeff @learningleech
Published 06/04/21
Jeff Anderson and Travis Leech Take Questions about Grammar Instruction from the Patterns of Power Community. Purchase Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Join the POP Community on Facebook! https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter: @writeguyjeff @learningleech
Published 05/21/21
Invitation to Edit: Jeff and Travis Leech kick around testing and its connections to editing conversations of step 6 of the Patterns of Power process. Purchase Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Join the POP Community on Facebook! https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter: @writeguyjeff @learningleech
Published 05/07/21
Invitation to Apply, Part 2: In part two of a two-part episode, Jeff and Travis explore step 5 of the Patterns of Power process, the Invitation to Apply. Purchase Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Join the POP Community on Facebook! https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter: @writeguyjeff @learningleech
Published 04/23/21
Invitation to Apply, Part 1: In part one of a two-part episode, Jeff and Travis explore step 5 of the Patterns of Power process, the Invitation to Apply. Purchase Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Join the POP Community on Facebook! https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter: @writeguyjeff @learningleech
Published 04/09/21
Invitation to Share and Celebrate: Join hosts Jeff Anderson and Travis Leech as they discuss this no-fluff step 4 of the Patterns of Power process. Preorder Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Join the POP Community on Facebook! https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter: @writeguyjeff @learningleech
Published 03/26/21
Invitation to Imitate: Join hosts Jeff Anderson and Travis Leech as they talk over step 3 of the Patterns of Power process. LINKS: Patterns of Power: inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8 https://www.stenhouse.com/content/patterns-power-grades-6–8 Follow Jeff @writeguy Follow Travis @LearningLeech
Published 03/12/21
Jeff and Travis discuss what the Invitation to Compare and Contrast looks like in the classroom and how it deepens student understanding of the Focus Phrase.  Plus, practical advice on creating your own rich mentor sentences.  Preorder Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Join the POP Community on Facebook! https://bit.ly/3rYeUs2 Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter: @writeguyjeff @learningleech
Published 02/26/21
Invitation to Notice: Join hosts Jeff Anderson and Travis Leech as they chat about the Invitation to Notice, the kick-off of the Patterns of Power process. Preorder Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grade 6-8 https://bit.ly/3pcfK2k Follow Jeff and Travis online at https://www.twitter.com/writeguyjeff https://twitter.com/learningleech
Published 02/11/21
Join Jeff Anderson and Travis Leech as they discuss grammar instruction that empowers students through observation, conversation, and application to own powerful patterns of language. LINKS Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8 https://www.stenhouse.com/asp Jeff's Twitter @WriteGuyJeff Travis's Twitter: @LearningLeech Join the POP Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/365423207630466
Published 01/29/21