Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language

Patterns of Power: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language, Grades 6-8 is a revolutionary teaching tool that empowers middle school writers to explore grammar in an engaging and authentic way.

With its focus on possibility and effective writing, this book provides a comprehensive explanation of the invitational process, complete with real-life classroom examples and practical guidance for teachers.

Inside, you'll find 55 standards-aligned lesson sets that include excerpts from high-interest, authentic, and diverse young adult and middle grade mentor texts, as well as resources to use in classroom instruction or as handouts for student literacy notebooks.

This book is the perfect solution for teachers looking to inspire their adolescent writers to move beyond limitation and into the endless possibilities of what they can do as writers.

With hundreds of teach-tomorrow visuals and implementation supports, including quick-reference guides and soundtrack lists, Patterns of Power will give you everything you need to transform your classroom instruction and help your students become confident, capable writers.