Jeff Anderson - Write Guy

Patterns

POWER

Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Writing

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Patterns

POWER

Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language

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Grades 6-8

Patterns

POWER

Patterns of Power Plus: Extension Lessons for Young Writers to teach grammar authentically with flexibility through rich literature and quality conversations.

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PLUS

Patterns

POWER

Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish

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en español

Patterns

WONDER

Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language

COMING THIS FALL 2021

PreK-1

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Mechanically 

Inclined

Some teachers love grammar
and some hate it, but nearly
all struggle to find ways of
making the mechanics of
English meaningful to kids.

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Jeff has been sharing writing strategies with teachers and students for over 30 years. Whether presenting at national conferences like NCTE, ASCD, or in classrooms or writing his books for teachers or middle grade readers, Jeff’s passion for writing and grammar inspires teachers and young writers to soar. When he’s not writing with his “revising” dogs at home near downtown San Antonio, Texas, he’s walking, talking, or doing staff development around the US (and sometimes New Zealand).

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“Grammar activates meaning for readers and writers.”

– Jeff Anderson

Books for Teachers

Find out more about Jeff’s best-selling books on writing and grammar for teachers. He shares his fresh and practical ideas with humor and enthusiasm.

Staff Development

Bring Jeff’s enthusiasm and expertise on writing to your school, district, or conference. Choose from several options.

Fiction for Kids

Zack Delacruz is a series of fiction books written by Jeff that tells the tale of middle school boy and his joys and challenges of life.

“I just had to let you know what amazing things are happening in my 7th and 8th grade classrooms. The kids are really responding and loving the lessons I am using from Mechanically Inclined. I've never seen such enthusiasm about writing, even the ones that really struggle.”

“I feel like Jeff is a good friend, sitting down next to me and explaining ways to make my grammar and writing instruction better. His books are so easy to read and full of ideas.”

"Jeff’s writing workshop was both enlightening and helpful. He was engaging, hilarious, and knowledgeable. I honestly was dreading a workshop on grammar and I ended up seeing the reading-writing connection in a different way."

"Jeff gets teachers talking about grammar--not just correcting or complaining, but having a conversation about how we can create an environment where students' skills actually improve.”