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In this episode, Travis and Whitney share an overview of each of the parts of the process of any Patterns of Revision lesson:

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In this episode of PoPCast, hosts Travis and Whitney introduce Patterns of Revision. Discover how this grade-specific tool for grades 3-8 aims to elevate students' revision skills through a systematic approach. Learn about the DRAFT framework (Delete, Rearrange, Add, Form new verbs, and Talk) and how it provides practical strategies for effective revision. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to writing instruction, this episode offers valuable insights into enhancing your students' writing process.

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Reviser's DRAFTboard graphic organizer

We're joined in this episode by two amazing Texas educators. Nicola and Elizabeth share their journey of implementation of Patterns of Power at both the classroom and district levels, highlighting their three-pronged approach to getting teacher buy-in for authentic grammar instruction across grades 6-12.

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In this episode, we connect with two brilliant educators from the Washington D.C. area, Kate Devlin and Beth Hoffmann, to hear their story about implementing Patterns of Power on their campus. They share their process of finding Patterns of Power and the insights they’ve gained from a year of trying out this process in the elementary and middle school classrooms on their campus. We're excited for you to learn from Beth and Kate in this episode!

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In this episode, hosts Whitney and Travis sit down with Corinne Arens and Katie White, instructional coaches from Blue Springs School District in Missouri. The discussion centers around the implementation of Patterns of Power in their district for enhancing grammar and writing education. Corinne and Katie share their experiences, challenges, and successes while emphasizing the value of collaboration and ongoing support in educational initiatives. They also highlight the importance of integrating professional development with high-quality resources and consultant partnerships. This episode offers insights and advice for educators and district leaders alike on successful implementation and teacher empowerment through Patterns of Power.

Whitney and Travis highlight the why, the what, and the how of independent reading and connect this classroom practice into various invitations within the Patterns of Power process.

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Author Shout Outs & Quotable Connections:

NCTE Position Statement on Independent Reading

Game Changer!, by Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp

Learning To Be Literate: More Than a Single Story. by  Deborah MacPhee and Patricia Paugh

ILA: Creating Passionate Readers Through Independent Reading

How to Become a Better Writing Teacher, by Carl Anderson and Matt Glover
Space Case by Stuart Gibbs

In this episode, Whitney La Rocca and Travis Leech discuss the cognitive power of comparing and contrasting and share ways to add flexibility to the Invitation to Compare & Contrast within the classroom.

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Quotable references:

Visible Learning, by John Hattie

Getting to "Got It!", by Betty K. Garner

In this episode, Whitney La Rocca and Travis Leech discuss strategies for enhancing the Invitation to Notice. They suggest teachers model their thought process on a sentence example, allowing students to observe the teacher's thought process before trying it out themselves. Additionally, they recommend creating and sharing visual aids that reinforce the pattern being highlighted in the Invitation to Notice.

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The Patterns of Power family is excited to be back! In this episode, Travis Leech and Whitney La Rocca share a favorite "In the Classroom" strategy: using a read-aloud from the text where we've curated a lesson's model sentence to build background knowledge and engagement before starting a Patterns of Power lesson.

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Quotable references:

⁠A Year for the Books⁠, by Katie and Maria Walther

⁠Read Alouds for All Learners⁠, by Molly Ness

⁠Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille⁠, by Jen Bryant