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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.

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Patterns of Power: Invitation to Compare and Contrast

Feb 26, 2021

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. 

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Patterns of Power: Invitation to Notice

Feb 11, 2021

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.

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