Magic is made when writers try things out instead of worrying about being wrong. When you remove boundaries and let kids experiment, something ignites. New #PoPCast ep with @whitney_larocca
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🎙️ "They're like my buddies now." Author Cheryl Olsten wrote a book where punctuation marks are the main characters — and she got genuinely attached to them. Hear the full story on PoPCast.
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Loved talking about being a contemporary grammarian in this episode with @learningleech and Patty McGee. Find the full episode on your favorite podcast platform! #popcast#grammar#patternsofpower
Here’s a #TCTELA2026 hidden gem from @learningleech that you can only find at the @qepbooks booth. Yes, that is an autographed copy of Patterns of Power, y’all.
"What pattern did you use? How did it enhance your writing?" Small reflection questions can lead to big shifts in student ownership. New ep. with @whitney_larocca out now!
Youtube: youtu.be/I890aKYWFXY
Spotify: bit.ly/3LBAUbH
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Another episode of PoPCast is live! @whitney_larocca and I discuss a variety of opportunities to create writing products to assess student understanding of a grammar pattern. Check us out:
Spotify: bit.ly/3YI6Myp
Youtube: youtu.be/IHj7b3n4C2o
Happy one year to Patterns of Revision, Grades 6, 7, and 8 by @learningleech and Jeff Anderson! These resources help you engage middle school writers in the revision process using mentor texts that inspire them. Get 20% off during our back-to-school sale: spr.ly/6018f276y
PoPCast Reboot lesson planning episodes are now available in one easy-to-access place, organized by grade band for efficient access. Check out the PDF with quick links here: bit.ly/46m2JwB@HollyDurham70@whitney_larocca