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Some teachers love grammar and some hate it, but nearly all struggle to find ways of making the mechanics of English meaningful to kids. As a middle school teacher, Jeff Anderson also discovered that his students were not grasping the basics, and that it was preventing them from reaching their potential as writers. Jeff readily admits, “I am not a grammarian, nor am I punctilious about anything,” so he began researching and testing the ideas of scores of grammar experts in his classroom, gradually finding successful ways of integrating grammar instruction into writer's workshop. Mechanically Inclined is the culmination of years of experimentation that merges the best of writer's workshop elements with relevant theory about how and why skills should be taught. It connects theory about using grammar in context with practical instructional strategies, explains why kids often don't understand or apply grammar and mechanics correctly, focuses on attending to the “high payoff,” or most common errors in student writing, and shows how to carefully construct a workshop environment that can best support grammar and mechanics concepts. Jeff emphasizes four key elements in his teaching:short daily instruction in grammar and mechanics within writer's workshop;using high-quality mentor texts to teach grammar and mechanics in context;visual scaffolds, including wall charts, and visual cues that can be pasted into writer's notebooks;regular, short routines, like “express-lane edits,” that help students spot and correct errors automatically.Comprising an overview of the research-based context for grammar instruction, a series of over thirty detailed lessons, and an appendix of helpful forms and instructional tools, Mechanically Inclined is a boon to teachers regardless of their level of grammar-phobia. It shifts the negative, rule-plagued emphasis of much grammar instruction into one which celebrates the power and beauty these tools have in shaping all forms of writing.

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    October 1, 2005
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    English
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  8. Print length
    216 pages
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For the past 25 years, Jeff has worked with writers and teachers of grades, K-12, inspiring them about the power and joy of the writing process. He has written four books for Stenhouse Publishers: Mechanically Inclined, Everyday Editing, 10 Things Every Writer Needs to Know and his latest book with Dr. Deborah Dean of BYU Revision Decisions: Talking Through Sentences and Beyond (November 2014). He also has two middle grade novels, Zack Delacruz: Me and My Big Mouth (Sterling, 2015) and Zack Delacruz: Just My Luck (Sterling, October 2016). Jeff grew up in Austin, where he learned to love writing through journaling, a bit of positive reinforcement, and writing stories and dramas to entertain his friends on the phone. He wanted to become a teacher early on, but his parents tried to convince him otherwise. They wanted me to make more money. During an internship visit to a local elementary classroom, he made up his mind. When I saw those curious eyes, kids raising their hands, asking questions, I lost all track of time and from that moment on, I was a teacher. I want to create environments that feel safe for learners at the elementary, middle, and university levels and during professional development for teachers. Working together we figure out things, surprise each other, find our strengths, and experience the joy it is to be a learner and teacher. We are students and teachers to each other. Jeff specializes in writing, revision, and grammar. I love the ability to spark curiosity and creativity and to support students in finding their voices. That's pure joy. When it comes to his own professional development, he wants to explore things that have meaning to him in the classroom. I want to find out things I didn't know, be affirmed or reminded of what I do know, and be energized by thinking and action, reflection and application. Since that's what I want, that's what I give teachers. Something they can take, shape, and make their own. Something they can use right now. Jeff's first book Mechanically Inclined, came to life from what he didn't know and what he needed to know. I read, tried things out, played in my head and in my classroom, and read some more, permutating and refining. I thought about what worked and what didn't, as well as what sound pedagogical principles are used in other disciplines. His other books also came from his work in his own classrooms and those across the United States. The invitational process Everyday Editing is built around was first shared in workshops until teachers wanted another book on grammar. 10 Things was Jeff's chance to share what his experience had taught him are the essential things every writer needs to know and be able to do. In his first collaboration, Jeff and Debbie came together to tackle a sentence combining and its larger effects on revision and writing. In his free time, Jeff walks his dogs Carl and Paisley or sits on the deck with his partner Terry. When he's not doing that he reads middle grade novels and his new addiction is nonfiction.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (October 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1571104127
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1571104120
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 14 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.99 x 0.49 x 10 inches
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I was born in the Golden Triangle in Texas. I was never that interested in grammar, and I understood why kids hated it. I loved to write and teach writing though, and eventually I realized that was what grammar was for--to make our writing better. When I started merging grammar with writer's craft instruction, a revolution began. My books Mechanically Inclined, Everyday Editing, and my latest, Patterns of Power, are designed to help teachers and students find joy where grammar meets writing. 10 Things Every Writer Needs to Know, takes on writing instruction. What matters most? Revision Decisions is built around research-proven sentence combining. My humorous middle grade novel series is available now: Zack Delacruz: Me and My Big Mouth. Zack Delacruz: Just My Luck. and book 3 in the Zack Delacruz series is out Fall 2018.

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Customers find this book to be an excellent resource for implementing grammar instruction in the classroom, with one customer noting its comprehensive approach to using mentor texts. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its sturdiness, with customers mentioning it arrives in very good condition.

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Customers find this book to be an excellent resource for grammar instruction, serving as a must-have for writing teachers and providing great ideas to improve student writing, with one customer noting it outlines how to use mentor texts effectively.

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  • iReview
    5.0 out of 5 stars Change Everything.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
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    This is my first year teaching language arts to middle school students. I could tell that they were already bored with grammar, but during the last few weeks, I too was about to go crazy! What is an appositive? What is a participle? I really felt like that teacher from Charlie Brown! I knew something had to change. I did a little research and I actually found another book first; it was $30, so somehow I stumbled upon this gem (and only $11 straight to my iPad; it was an emergency after all).

    For weeks, I was thinking to myself,"You can't just memorize grammar terms and expect them to learn. And the textbook examples do not help for squat" I actually said to myself, "This is never going to make them a better writer. And isn't that the whole point??? " Well, I was correct. Look at the statistics; do the research yourself if you like.

    Can I tell you that in TWO class periods my students have smiles on their faces? They are writing, they are editing, and they are having fun sharing their ideas. Traditional grammar, as the book calls it, is gone forever as far as I am concerned (I don't really like textbooks anyway). With these new techniques, I am already seeing major improvement. The whole environment has changed. The kids are excited, and better than that they are actually USING the concepts NOT memorizing!!!
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  • Dahliasbooks
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have - I recommend it to all new teachers and loan it out ...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018
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    MUST HAVE! I've been teaching English for 22 years and have found this book to be one of the most helpful I own. I base all my grammar/mechanics anchor charts and mini lesson off of this book. A must have - I recommend it to all new teachers and loan it out frequently to other ELA teachers in my department. I teach English 10, 11, and 12.
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  • Jeremy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Strategies for Integrating Mechanics in You Class
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    There is not much I can say here that has not already been said. This book is chocked full of research fact, proven strategies for integrating the instruction of grammar and mechanics into your class. It was very well written, and the appendices or a resource I will hang onto for years to come.
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  • bkinn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Mechanically Inclined: Asset to any Language Arts classroom
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2010
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    Jeff Anderson's book is the perfect guide for any Language Arts teacher. Anderson provides student centered lessons and presents teachers with effective visual scaffolds and ideas for every type of learner. My 6th grade students are engaged and applying their learning in a positive new way.

    My only problem with the copy I received is that the pages are not tightly bound. The first lesson I used fell right out of the book after only about a week from receiving it in the mail. However, this may have been a one time problem and I am still happy with the product overall.

    Great book. Pairs well with Nancie Atwell writing curriculum.
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  • Schwartz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Old book, but solid ideas
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2022
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    Great book for teaching grammar within writing! Love it
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  • DeeDee Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2022
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    I booked messaged so many pages for future reference. Great book!
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  • Aj Miller
    3.0 out of 5 stars Purchased for a class
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
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    Great book and insights into teaching grammar.
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  • Kristin Willeke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2014
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    A great text for ideas to improve student writing. I will be using this in my 8th grade classroom this year. I do wish that he would have included copies of the texts he used in each lesson, but if you don't mind doing a little extra (easy) work/research into young adult literature, this will be a great tool for you.
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    arrived quickly and in excellent condition.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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    Easy read. Practical examples
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This book will change your approach to teaching Literacy.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2016
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    This book is American and contains tips and ideas too good not to bring over to our side of the Atlantic. It's by far the best book I've found on teaching grammar and writing. So much of the time we teach grammar rules in isolation, missing opportunities to develop our students' writing. I've used ideas from this book with year four and year six classes, but secondary English teachers could also gain so much from it. It's so much better than the standard books on Literacy teaching recommended on PGCE courses. For more information and reviews, I suggest you check it out on the US version of Amazon.
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