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Educator Resources

Check out resources below to support your work with Patterns of Power in your classroom, on your campus, or with your district.

Study Guide for Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8

This guide is set up for a study group. It could be used with a group of teachers or individually as a reflective structure for those reading the book alone. The suggestions offered in the guide are designed to foster collaboration, spark new thinking, and support the transfer of new ideas into the classroom.

PoP 6-8 Standards Alignment (CCSS)

Download the PDF below to learn more about how Patterns of Power aligns with Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts in grades 6 - 8.

PoP 6-8 Standards Alignment (TEKS)

Download the PDF below to learn more about how Patterns of Power aligns with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading in grades 6 - 8.

PoP 6-8 Standards Alignment (NYS)

Download the PDF below to learn more about how Patterns of Power aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts in grades 6 - 8.

PoP 6-8 Suggested Instructional Sequence (CCSS)

This sequence sets up grades 6-8 with two lessons per month throughout the school year, dividing up all of the lessons so they do not cross over between grade levels. Please note that this lesson sequence is meant to be flexible and does not take into account the resources your district is using for writing instruction. Consider the work your students are doing as they learn the types of writing (narrative, informational, opinion) throughout the year and plan your lessons accordingly.

PoP 6-8 Suggested Instructional Sequence (TEKS)

This sequence sets up grades 6-8 with two lessons per month throughout the school year, dividing up all of the lessons so they do not cross over between grade levels. Please note that this lesson sequence is meant to be flexible and does not take into account the resources your district is using for writing instruction. Consider the work your students are doing as they learn the types of writing (narrative, informational, opinion) throughout the year and plan your lessons accordingly.

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