New episode! Sarah Cordova joins us to unpack read alouds vs. mentor texts, why picture books belong in every grade level, and why representation on your shelves matters. Watch: youtu.be/62Nq-uS8i9Y Listen: bit.ly/4uVj5oy #PoPCast #ELATeacher
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"On one side of the rope: trillion-dollar companies. On the other: you." This is the attention crisis — and it's a struggle for educators. New episode with Steven Puri discusses what we can do. ▶ www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vzp... 🎵 bit.ly/4xvQLM0 thesukha.co
Flow State in the Classroom with Steven Purri, part 2
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"We are all on the river paddling to move ourselves forward. But if you align your boat with the current, it carries you." Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's original framing of flow state, the focus of our newest PoPCast episode with Steven Puri. YouTube: youtu.be/FVNTMF-a9mk Spotify: bit.ly/4dTGCQk
"There has to be another way." That's where Jaimie Thomas started—tired of workbooks that killed the joy. Now? Her kids can't wait to pick up books and talk about them. Visit Jaimie's work: simplylearningtogether.com For full episode - Spotify: bit.ly/4cU8Tp9 YouTube: youtu.be/dwF7CQpEX3M
Magic is made when writers try things out instead of worrying about being wrong. When you remove boundaries and let kids experiment, something ignites. Visit Jaimie's work: simplylearningtogether.com Listen to the full episode🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/4cU8Tp9 ▶️ YouTube: youtu.be/dwF7CQpEX3M
🎙️ "They're like my buddies now." Author Cheryl Olsten (@cherylolsten on IG) wrote a book where punctuation marks are the main characters — and she got genuinely attached to them. Hear the full story on PoPCast. 🎧 bit.ly/4c1ZKKL ▶️ youtu.be/V1SjCsvt3s4 #PoPCast #PunctuationToTheRescue #Grammar
Cheryl Olsten (@cherylolsten on IG) says Punctuation to the Rescue was her stepping outside her comfort zone as a writer, and she was surprised by the voice that came out. New PoPCast episode out now! 🎧 bit.ly/4c1ZKKL ▶️ youtu.be/V1SjCsvt3s4 #PoPCast #PunctuationToTheRescue #WritingLife #Grammar
Part 2 of our chat with @pmgmcgee.bsky.social is out! @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I loved continuing our conversation about becoming a contemporary grammarian with her. Spotify: bit.ly/4c3uzQy YouTube: youtu.be/Nw9i9g4oQDw #grammar#ELA#notyourgrannysgrammar#patternsofpower#education
A contemporary grammarian chat with @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and Patty McGee YouTube: bit.ly/4uxZQ5i Spotify: bit.ly/47cDr3x or wherever you get your podcasts #grammar#PatternsofPower#NotYourGrannysGrammar#ela
@learningleech.bsky.social and I enjoyed our time with @pattymcgee.bsky.social talking about being contemporary grammarians! Find the full episode on your favorite podcast platform.
Excited to be presenting this weekend at the CATE Conference! Looking forward to sharing knowledge and learning from amazing educators. Let's go!
In our latest episode, @pmgmcgee.bsky.social joins us to redefine what it means to be a grammarian in today's classroom. Spotify: bit.ly/47cDr3x YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGgn... #PoPCast #PatternsOfPower #NotYourGrannysGrammar #TeacherPodcast
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In our newest PoPCast episode, @whitneylarocca.bsky.social, @csweet.bsky.social, and I discuss the POWER student bring to class. Have a listen! Youtube: youtu.be/fV23FRM0lVk Spotify: bit.ly/3MfeflV or wherever you listen to podcasts #grammar#writing#patternsofpower
New PoPCast episode just dropped! @whitneylarocca.bsky.social, @csweet.bsky.social, and I discuss the POWER in the process. Check us out: Youtube: youtu.be/fV23FRM0lVk Spotify: bit.ly/3MfeflV or wherever you listen to podcasts #grammar#writing#patternsofpower
PoPCast S02 Ep05 Focusing on the POWER of Patterns of Power
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@whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I chat about conferring with student writers in the newest episode of PoPCast. Check it out! Spotify link: bit.ly/3O5rtC1 YouTube link: youtu.be/whlAHNlJe4w
"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 or search for PoPCast on your fave pod app
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Another episode of PoPCast is live! @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I discuss a variety of opportunities to create writing products to assess student understanding of a grammar pattern. Check us out: Youtube: youtu.be/IHj7b3n4C2o Spotify: bit.ly/3YI6Myp
PoPCast S02 Ep02: Assessing Written Products for Grammar Mastery
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Season 2 of PoPCast is dropping today! Whitney and I start off the season with discussions and resources to share about assessment. Check out our first episode: YouTube: youtu.be/vJF4SxznSfE Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6YJg...
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Excited to be presenting at the @ncte.org conference next weekend. If you're heading there as well, I hope to see you at one of my sessions!
So proud of this resource! Jeff Anderson, @whitneylarocca.bsky.social, and I put a lot of effort and love into this series. You can find numerous free resources for this series at Routledge.com or at my website: learningleech.com
Happy one year to Patterns of Revision, Grades 6, 7, and 8 by @learningleech.bsky.social 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/6018f27
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 @whitneylarocca.bsky.social @hdurham70.bsky.social durham70.bsky.social
Had a blast at last week's Region 16 conference learning from amazing educators and sharing some grammar and revision practices with teachers. If you ever get the chance to see @toshmcgaughy.bsky.social or Natalia Heckman (author of Building Better Writers), take advantage of it: they're amazing!
Just hanging out with educelebs here in Canyon! Natalia Heckman's session was phenomenal & she presents again today. And, POPstar @learningleech.bsky.social will be presenting today, too! If you are at WTAMU, check out these dedicated literacy leaders.
Newest PoPCast Reboot episode is live! Last episode of season 1 finishes up planning for a HS PoP lesson with the brilliant @hdurham70.bsky.social. Watch us on Youtube here: youtu.be/5TOxIruGfGw Or listen on your favorite podcast app. Enjoy!
PoPCast Reboot S01 Ep23 full video
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Episode 22 of PoPCast Reboot just dropped! @hdurham70.bsky.social and I collab in this episode to plan out a HS PoP lesson. Check us this free professional learning opportunity on your favorite podcast platform, or watch us on YouTube here: youtu.be/Cueyhcsti3s
PoPCast Reboot Ep 22: PoP Lesson Planning, Grades 9-12 (part one)
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In Ep 21 of PoPCast Reboot, @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I continue planning for our middle school lesson, highlighting invitations to imitate, share, apply, and edit. Check out the ep on Youtube here: youtu.be/g5BmutxihBQ or through your fave podcast app.
Part two of our planning episode for middle school is now live! POP in to hear @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I finish planning this engaging lesson for middle schoolers. Watch via Youtube: youtu.be/g5BmutxihBQ or listen on your favorite podcasting platform by searching PoPCast Reboot
PoPCast Reboot S01 Ep21 PoP Lesson Planning, Grades 6 8
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Ready to plan for #PatternsofPower with different mentor texts? @learningleech.bsky.social and I walk you through it here. You can also watch on YouTube for visuals. ❤️ youtu.be/aJJbedKdiQg
In the newest PoPCast Reboot episode, @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I start planning a grammar lesson set from scratch for grades 6-8. Check out on Youtube here: youtu.be/aJJbedKdiQg or listen on your favorite podcast platform.
New PoPCast Reboot episode just dropped! Whitney Daley La Rocca and I plan out a PoP lesson for middle school. Listen in on our PLC as we navigate creating a PoP lesson from scratch! Watch us via Youtube: youtu.be/aJJbedKdiQg
PoPCast Reboot S01 Ep20 - PoP Lesson Planning, Grades 6-8 (part one)
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Part two of our planning series for the elementary classroom in live on your fave podcast platform. @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I are excited to share! Check it out there or through this link: open.spotify.com/episode/3vsN... OR Check it out on Youtube here: youtu.be/FmL6nJRJmo4