The POPCast: A Patterns of Power Podcast

SEASON FINALE: Jeff, Travis, and Dr. Alana Morris discuss the research on deliberate practice and its connection to Patterns of Power. Learn More—  Vocabulary Unplugged Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff , Travis , and Alana on Twitter

Author 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 Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff , Travis , and Alana on Twitter

Author 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 Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff , Travis , and Alana on Twitter

Caroline Sweet, author of Patterns of Power en español, 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 Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff , Travis , and Caroline on Twitter

Caroline Sweet, author of Patterns of Power en español, joins Jeff and Travis to discuss the invitational process in her classroom.  Patterns of Power en español: Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish, Grades 1-5 Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff , Travis , and Caroline on Twitter

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 Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff , Travis , and Caroline on Twitter

Whitney LaRocca finishes guiding Jeff and Travis through a lesson from the upcoming book Patterns of Wonder for Pre-K through 1st grade. Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff , Travis , and Whitney on Twitter

Whitney LaRocca guides Jeff and Travis through a lesson from the upcoming book Patterns of Wonder for Pre-K through 1st grade. Order Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff , Travis , and Whitney on Twitter

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. Order Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff , Travis , and Whitney on Twitter

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.  Order Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff , Travis , and Whitney on Twitter

In today's episode, Travis and Jeff are joined by Jodi Ramos, a lauded writing teacher in San Antonio, TX. We discuss Jodi's recent work with the New York Times Teaching Project, including the piece she co-wrote for the Times with fellow project partner Blake Bockholt titled Sentences That Matter, Mentor and Motivate. Using articles from the Times as mentors, Jodi and Blake share their spin on the Patterns of Power process in their middle and high school classrooms. Order Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter

Jeff Anderson and Travis Leech Take Questions about Grammar Instruction from the Patterns of Power Community. LINKS Order Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter

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.   LINKS Order Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter

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. LINKS Order Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter

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. LINKS Order Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter

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. LINKS Preorder Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter

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 Follow Jeff @writeguy Follow Travis @LearningLeech

Why compare and contrast? Jeff and Travis discuss what the Invitation to Compare and Contrast looks like in the classroom and how it reinforces and deepens student understanding of the Focus Phrase.  Plus, practical advice on searching for and creating your own rich mentor sentences.  LINKS Preorder Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter

Invitation to Notice: Join hosts Jeff Anderson and Travis Leech as they chat about Step 1, the kick-off of the Patterns of Power process. LINKS Join the POP Community on Facebook! Preorder Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8.   Follow Jeff and Travis on Twitter Patterns of Power: Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 1-5 Patterns of Power en español: Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish  

Welcome to Episode 1 of POPCast! What do adolescent writers truly need to know about the conventions of language to read and write? How do we teach them? Do these crucial communication skills require a right-or-wrong approach or one that focuses on meaning and effect? Correction or creation? Limitation or possibility? Memorization or inspiration? And what, pray tell, will inspire middle school students to write pages that spill over with enthusiasm, thought, and authenticity?  The Patterns of Power process creates an environment in which writers study and appreciate the beauty and meaning of grammar and conventions rather than fear and avoid mistakes. Focusing on language’s power to inspire and affect us will generate writers who naturally come to know and use the patterns of the English language. In this episode, hosts Jeff Anderson and Travis Leech discuss an overview of the Patterns of Power process, with following episodes going in-depth into each of the steps of the process. LINKS:  Join the POP Community on Facebook! Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8 Patterns of Power: Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 1-5 Jeff's Twitter Travis's Twitter