Patty McGee

Removing Shame and Embarrassment from Grammar Instruction Grammar is a tool for creating something beautiful and meaningful. When we separate grammar from its purpose, we drain it of its power and relevance.

Removing Shame and Embarrassment from Grammar Instruction ✏️ Implement what my coauthor Tim Donohue and I call “Grammar Study.” This approach treats grammar as a set of flexible tools for achieving specific effects in writing while providing opportunities to build grammar knowledge. bit.ly/3VQLM6Q

Instagram Live: Grammar, But Make It Fun! ✏️ Join Tim Donohue and me as we share our approach to grammar instruction that makes it joyful, inquiry-driven, and deeply connected to student writing.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday September 17th
🕒 Time: 4:30pm EST / 1:30pm PST
📍 Where: Instagram Live @bn_classwork

Episode 106 Meaningful Grammar Instruction with Patty McGee Podcast Episode · Getting Students to Write! Helping Elementary and Middle School teachers transform writing time · 04/22/2025 · 44m

Students struggle with grammar. Teachers struggle with grammar. But, in this episode of Getting Students to Write, but ‪@pmgmcgee.bsky.social‬ says it doesn't have to be that way!

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Want to learn how to use mentor texts and AI to transform grammar instruction?

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Patty McGee teaching students grammar

Grammar shouldn’t be stale worksheets—it should be curiosity in action. In a two-part blog series, @pmgmcgee.bsky.social reframes AI and mentor texts as phenomena that spark inquiry and exploration in grammar learning: buff.ly/0jt71sc

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As the school year begins, it's time to consider additional resources in your classroom, like me! 👋 If you want to streamline your approach to grammar/literacy, all while keeping your students engaged, let’s connect! I would love to learn how I could help your classroom this year. bit.ly/4lXVAXe

In honor of Taylor Swift’s recent engagement, I wanted to resurface one of my favorite articles sharing how you can use Taylor Swift lyrics as a literary resource in your classroom. This is such a fun way to get your students engaged and excited! Read more here: bit.ly/46dspuK

Unlock the Secret to Deeper Learning! Discover 3 game-changing resources that transform grammar lessons into powerful content learning experiences. Your students will master both language and subject matter like never before.⁠
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Have you read NYGG yet?! Here are some favorite quotes from our readers in our book club! Learn more about our entirely new approach to grammar instruction: bit.ly/4lU1SIy 

If you’ve read the book, comment your favorite quote below! ⬇️

When you think of grammar, you may imagine worksheets, sentence diagrams, or a writing piece heaped with corrections in red ink. As educators, we can all agree: Writing loses power without the strong, intentional use of grammar. Discover a new approach to grammar instruction here: bit.ly/4lU1SIy

The teaching strategies involved in NYGG are focused on a mindset shift from top-down grammar instruction to a playful, inquiry-based model. Take grammar instruction from one of the most dreaded parts of your curriculum to one of the more enjoyable parts of your teaching. Watch here: bit.ly/3UkgdSo

The NYGG Book Club is sharing the best feedback! The book includes 40+ engaging and innovative, research-based lessons that are organized to provide teachers with easy-to-implement, fun, and learning-rich experiences for students. Want to be a part of the conversation? Join us here: bit.ly/4m4XBSH

Another rave review of Not Your Granny’s Grammar! I am so happy that you are all finding our book to be a useful resource and can’t wait to see how you will apply our methods in the classroom! Order your copy here: bit.ly/4lU1SIy

Co-Authoring: A Success Story – The Making of Not Your Granny’s Grammar Learn the six essential elements that transformed an offhand comment into “Not Your Granny’s Grammar” — and how they can work for your co-authoring journey.

Discover how the collaboration behind "Not Your Granny’s Grammar" became a success story!

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It’s never too early to start planning for the new school year! As you plan your upcoming curriculum, NYGG is an excellent resource for engaging and exciting grammar instruction that your students will love. Make this year in the classroom your best yet! Learn more here: bit.ly/4n2Ifij

Have you ever watched your students ace grammar worksheets only to see those same skills vanish in their writing? You're not alone! When I discovered other ways to build grammar know-how, everything changed in my classroom. Learn how I transformed grammar education for students here: bit.ly/4lgMHsk

The reviews are in, and I'm thrilled to hear that you love NYGG just as much as we do! Thank you, Nancy, for your kind words. Our goal was to create a book that would help improve the classroom experience and make grammar instruction engaging for both the educators and students alike!

We had the most fantastic book launch celebration for NYGG! 🎉🎉🎉 It was such a pleasure celebrating with you all, and I can’t wait to hear feedback as you all read and discover our new approach to grammar instruction!

Grammar instruction has barely changed since our grandparents were in school. It’s time to flip that script! By transforming our approach, we can help more students become grammar rock stars. Join the FANBOYS Fan Club, where the classroom celebrities include coordinating conjunctions. bit.ly/4l9bNJN

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In a new article, Patty McGee & Tim Donohue share fun, effective techniques (mini-inquiries, sentence superglue) to help students evolve into grammar rock stars. #edusky #iteachEnglish #ELA #educoach @pmgmcgee.bsky.social

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Grammar plays a critical role in helping students become skilled readers and writers. Yet, traditional approaches to teaching grammar no longer resonate with students. Let′s make grammar instruction exciting, relevant, and accessible for all learners! NYGG is now available on Amazon! bit.ly/4n2Ifij

I love to see you all reading Not Your Granny’s Grammar! I cannot wait to see how you apply these new grammar practices in the classroom this year. Comment your favorite part of the book below ⬇️

Purchase here: bit.ly/4dOuZts

It has been a whirlwind of a week since the launch of Not Your Granny’s Grammar! Tim and I are so proud of it and thankful for your wonderful response! You can purchase this book on Corwin.com with code SAVE20 for 20% off. Plus, it will be available on Amazon this Friday! bit.ly/4dOuZts

Not Your Granny’s Grammar is officially available for purchase 🎉 I am so excited to share our engaging and innovative approach to grammar instruction that will make your students eager to learn more. We can't wait to hear how this technique transforms your classrooms! Purchase here: bit.ly/4dOuZts

For years, students have been taught grammar in the same exact way. If we went back to your grandmother’s time in grade school, we would see that not much has changed in grammar instruction - but this is "Not Your Granny's Grammar." Now is the time to shake it up! Read more here: bit.ly/45gnTfd

#DITL This day was jam-packed and full of excitement. I visited a classroom and connected with enthusiastic students and educators. Afterward, I worked on my upcoming book launch, took meetings, and wrapped it all up with a fun girls' night out and live music. I'm so grateful for days like these!

Co-Authoring: A Success Story – The Making of Not Your Granny’s Grammar Learn the six essential elements that transformed an offhand comment into “Not Your Granny’s Grammar” — and how they can work for your co-authoring journey.

A peek behind the curtain of my co-authoring relationship with Tim Donahue. @twowritingteachersblog discusses our shared strengths, our foundation of trust, flexibility, expectations, and more. Learn how we worked together to create Not Your Granny’s Grammar here: bit.ly/45gzLNW

We are so happy to hear rave reviews from those who have received a sample of our latest book, Not Your Granny’s Grammar! Our goal was to reinvent how educators teach grammar to keep students engaged and excited. Learn more and preorder here: bit.ly/3E4QTew

Co-Authoring: A Success Story – The Making of Not Your Granny’s Grammar Learn the six essential elements that transformed an offhand comment into “Not Your Granny’s Grammar” — and how they can work for your co-authoring journey.

Co-Authoring: A Success Story – The Making of Not Your Granny’s Grammar twowritingteachers.org/2025/05/16/m...

Co-Authoring: A Success Story – The Making of Not Your Granny’s Grammar Learn the six essential elements that transformed an offhand comment into "Not Your Granny's Grammar" — and how they can work for your co-authoring journey.

Learn the six essential elements that transformed an offhand comment into "Not Your Granny's Grammar" — and how they can work for your co-authoring journey.