Patterns of Revision, Grade 8 - Inviting 8th Graders Into Conversations That Elevate Writing

In Patterns of Revision, best-selling authors Travis Leech and Jeff Anderson share the research-proven and classroom-tested methods of sentence combining in a meaningful, engaging way that supports authentic writing as well as performance-based or multiple-choice test items.

List of contents

Part 1: Exploring Patterns of Revision in Bite-Sized Chunks 1. Invitation to Delete Unnecessary Information 2. Invitation to Rearrange 3. Invitation to Add Connectors 4. Invitation to Form New Verbs Part 2: Revision through Sentence Combining 5. Invitation to Combine

About the author

For nearly two decades, Travis Leech has excelled in various roles in the world of education, from middle school language arts teacher to district instructional coach and curriculum designer. He has co-authored two books in the Patterns of Power series with Jeff Anderson. A sought-after presenter at local, state, and national levels, Travis has a passion for sharing practical and engaging literacy practices with other educators. He currently lives in San Antonio with his wife and two dogs.
For over thirty years, Jeff Anderson has inspired writers and teachers with the power and joy of writing and grammar. He has written sixteen books for Stenhouse Publishers, including the ground-breaking classic Mechanically Inclined. He lives near downtown San Antonio with his partner and their rescue pup.

Summary

In Patterns of Revision, best-selling authors Travis Leech and Jeff Anderson share the research-proven and classroom-tested methods of sentence combining in a meaningful, engaging way that supports authentic writing as well as performance-based or multiple-choice test items.

Product details

• Authors: Jeff Anderson, Anderson Jeff, Travis Leech, Travis Anderson Leech
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.08.2024
• EAN: 9781625316417
• ISBN: 978-1-62531-641-7
• No. of pages: 258
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, teacher training, Educational strategies & policy, Teachers' classroom resources & material, Educational: Languages other than English, Educational strategies and policy, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, Teachers’ classroom resources and material, EDUCATION / Teaching / Materials & Devices