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

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! Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/u... #grammarinstruction #grammarclassroom

Want to learn how to use mentor texts and AI to transform grammar instruction? Learn more in this blog by author @pmgmcgee.bsky.social: www.literacyworldwid... @ilatoday.bsky.social #Literacy #GrammarInstruction

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 #ILA #TeachingWithAI #EdTech #WritingInstruction #TeachingTips

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.⁠ Get your guide now: pattymcgee.org

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

Discover how the collaboration behind "Not Your Granny’s Grammar" became a success story! ✨Read the full blog here: twowritingteachers.o... ✨Explore the book here: www.corwin.com/books... ‪@pmgmcgee.bsky.social‬

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

Welcome the FANBOYS Grammar Fan Club 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 www.middleweb.com/52349/welcom...

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!

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 twowritingteachers.org/2025/05/16/m...

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.

Can grammar really be delightful? Yes! I joined Vicki on her 10 Minute Teacher Podcast to discuss the importance of engaging grammar instruction. It's essential to teach students about grammar in a fun, fresh, and exciting way so that they can truly understand and apply the material. bit.ly/3F0opDf

This podcast! www.youtube.com/watch?v=fefQ...

GRAMMAR MADE FRIENDLY: USING ANCHOR CHARTS. Patty McGee shows how sticky note anchor charts can transform grammar from a set of abstract rules into a practical toolkit that students actually want to use. #edusky #iteachEnglish #educoach @pmgmcgee.bsky.social www.middleweb.com/52224/gramma...

My latest blog post using AI and mentor texts to teach grammar. www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literac...

Our book is almost here, and we are so excited! “Not Your Granny’s Grammar” will guide teachers who are ready to embrace an innovative approach to grammar instruction that truly makes an impact! Preorder here: bit.ly/3E4QTew

The best way to teach grammar? Make it playful! We had a blast compiling this list of grammar memes! Swipe to see our favorites, and explore them all here: bit.ly/3YhQdth  ⁠ If you have some grammar memes or gifs to share, please send them my way. I will add them to the slides so everyone can enjoy.

I am so excited to share that this week, I will be on @teachingtotransformllc’s podcast! We will be discussing one of my favorite topics: meaningful grammar instruction. 📝 Our chat was super fun and offers a sneak peek into #NYGG. Listen here: shorturl.at/Vixte

Writing is 100% part of SoR! Unfortunately, many places have eliminated writing altogether. It is simpler than you think to bring it back. Let's partner together to make it happen! pattymcgee.org/contact/

It’s time for another #PattyPages! 📚I love More Ramped-Up Read Alouds, Maria Walthers’ second edition to the best seller. This book features 50 read-aloud experiences to help students flourish in literacy development. Fellow educators - have you read this yet?!

Where have you been all my life?! A supervisor from a district I work with shared textproject.org,  an incredible vocabulary resource for all grades. (Thank you very much, Freddy Hiebert!) This is a must-see! Check it out and let me know what you think.

My new book, Not Your Granny’s Grammar: An Innovative Approach To Meaningful And Engaging Grammar Instruction, is coming soon! Tim Donohue and I share our classroom-tested Grammar Study method—where explicit instruction meets inquiry-based learning in harmony. Join the waitlist: bit.ly/3E4QTew

#PattyPages - I wanted to highlight The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green 📚 This book discusses the planet and biodiversity, and while I first discovered, read, and thoroughly enjoyed this book as an adult, it is also an excellent read for middle-highschoolers.

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It’s time for another one of #PattysPointers! 📚 Let's turn the confounding use of sentence fragments into an opportunity for learning. Check out Fragments No More! where students turn fragments into sentences based on content.

It’s almost here! I will be presenting at @ctreadinginc on Thursday, March 13th! I will be sharing an irresistible design to Grammar Study and the language standards to help grammar take its rightful place in literacy instruction. Register here: bit.ly/4hXgVP8

Now is the best time to start planning for 2025 Summer and the 2025-26 school year! If you’re looking for someone to help your district with writing & grammar instruction, curriculum design, or keynote speaking, I would love to hear from you. Send me an email at [email protected] to get started 💌

Kicking off my “SPF" series (simple, powerful, and free) with tips that have approval from myself and other educators! Narrative writing can be tricky for kids, so I like to start with double rising timeline graphic organizer. Discover here: bit.ly/41lS54S

Revision checklists sometimes don't do the trick because students like to ✅ ✅ ✅ even if they didn't revise. I have a different approach to a revision checklist that asks students to choose what they are going to revise for each part of their writing. Discover my version here: bit.ly/3D1O5hF

I am happy to share that I will be presenting at @ctreadinginc on March 13th! I will be sharing an irresistible design to Grammar Study and the language standards to help grammar take its rightful place in literacy instruction. Register here: bit.ly/4hXgVP8

I am so excited to be presenting at this year’s Insight: EMPOWERing Educators and sharing Not Your Granny’s Grammar with this incredible group! Learn more and register here: bit.ly/41dfCGg