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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · 21d

So proud of this resource! Jeff Anderson, @whitneylarocca.bsky.social, and I put a lot of effort and love into this series. You can find numerous free resources for this series at Routledge.com or at my website: learningleech.com

Stenhouse Publishers @stenhousepub.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy one year to Patterns of Revision, Grades 6, 7, and 8 by @learningleech.bsky.social and Jeff Anderson! These resources help you engage middle school writers in the revision process using mentor texts that inspire them. Get 20% off during our back-to-school sale: spr.ly/6018f27

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Jul 24

PoPCast Reboot lesson planning episodes are now available in one easy-to-access place, organized by grade band for efficient access. Check out the PDF with quick links here: bit.ly/46m2JwB

@whitneylarocca.bsky.social @hdurham70.bsky.social durham70.bsky.social

Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Jul 24

Had a blast at last week's Region 16 conference learning from amazing educators and sharing some grammar and revision practices with teachers. If you ever get the chance to see @toshmcgaughy.bsky.social or Natalia Heckman (author of Building Better Writers), take advantage of it: they're amazing!

Tosh McGaughy @toshmcgaughy.bsky.social · Jul 16

Just hanging out with educelebs here in Canyon!
Natalia Heckman's session was phenomenal & she presents again today. And, POPstar @learningleech.bsky.social
will be presenting today, too! If you are at WTAMU, check out these dedicated literacy leaders.

selfie pic of Tosh McGaughy, Travis Leech, & Natalia Heckman. All are wearing lanyards for the ESC16 conference in Canyon.

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Jul 14

Newest PoPCast Reboot episode is live! Last episode of season 1 finishes up planning for a HS PoP lesson with the brilliant @hdurham70.bsky.social. Watch us on Youtube here: youtu.be/5TOxIruGfGw
Or listen on your favorite podcast app. Enjoy!

PoPCast Reboot S01 Ep23 full video

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Jun 23

Episode 22 of PoPCast Reboot just dropped! @hdurham70.bsky.social and I collab in this episode to plan out a HS PoP lesson. Check us this free professional learning opportunity on your favorite podcast platform, or watch us on YouTube here: youtu.be/Cueyhcsti3s

PoPCast Reboot Ep 22: PoP Lesson Planning, Grades 9-12 (part one)

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Jun 9

In Ep 21 of PoPCast Reboot, @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I continue planning for our middle school lesson, highlighting invitations to imitate, share, apply, and edit. Check out the ep on Youtube here: youtu.be/g5BmutxihBQ
or through your fave podcast app.

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · May 30

Part two of our planning episode for middle school is now live! POP in to hear @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I finish planning this engaging lesson for middle schoolers.
Watch via Youtube: youtu.be/g5BmutxihBQ
or listen on your favorite podcasting platform by searching PoPCast Reboot

PoPCast Reboot S01 Ep21 PoP Lesson Planning, Grades 6 8

YouTube video by Learning Leech Literacy

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Whitney La Rocca @whitneylarocca.bsky.social · May 27

Ready to plan for #PatternsofPower with different mentor texts? @learningleech.bsky.social and I walk you through it here. You can also watch on YouTube for visuals. ❤️

youtu.be/aJJbedKdiQg

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · May 20

In the newest PoPCast Reboot episode, @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I start planning a grammar lesson set from scratch for grades 6-8. Check out on Youtube here: youtu.be/aJJbedKdiQg or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · May 15

New PoPCast Reboot episode just dropped! Whitney Daley La Rocca and I plan out a PoP lesson for middle school. Listen in on our PLC as we navigate creating a PoP lesson from scratch!
Watch us via Youtube: youtu.be/aJJbedKdiQg

PoPCast Reboot S01 Ep20 - PoP Lesson Planning, Grades 6-8 (part one)

YouTube video by Learning Leech Literacy

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Apr 24

Part two of our planning series for the elementary classroom in live on your fave podcast platform. @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I are excited to share! Check it out there or through this link: open.spotify.com/episode/3vsN...
OR
Check it out on Youtube here: youtu.be/FmL6nJRJmo4

Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Apr 17

Part one of our first planning episode just dropped! @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I are pumped to plan a few PoP lessons together with our listeners. Check out the episode on your fave podcast platform or here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/0JkiiesHDSb
OR on Youtube here: youtu.be/ZGTQuCFHWoA

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Apr 10

In our newest episode of PoPCast Reboot, @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I share the details of a new series of episodes we're working on: creating PoP lessons from scratch! Check out our newest episode where you listen to podcasts or thru this link: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/lea...

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Mar 12

Looking for clarity around how to effectively form new verbs when revising? In this episode of #PoPCastReboot, @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I got you! Check it out where you get your podcasts.

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Whitney La Rocca @whitneylarocca.bsky.social · Mar 8

Patterns of Revision: the possibility of forming new verbs when combining sentences—full episode out now on yiur favorite platform! #PoPCastReboot @learningleech.bsky.social

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Mar 4

In this episode of PoPCast Reboot, @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I share how we can focus in on verbs during revision. Check us out where you listen to your podcasts!

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Feb 27

Elevate student writing with our newest PoPCast episode! @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I break down the powerful revision strategy of forming new verbs. Listen now: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ziGnQUfrjRb

Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Jan 28

@whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I discuss a simple way to help students practice sentence combining with their own writing. Check out ep. 15 on your favorite podcast app or via this link: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/WdSkdGvflQb

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coloreader.bsky.social @coloreader.bsky.social · Jan 24

Outstanding speakers at #ccira25: Dr. Katie Kelly, @whitneylarocca.bsky.social, @learningleech.bsky.social, Gretchen Schroeder, @plthomasedd.bsky.social, @ctovani.bsky.social, @andreaywang.bsky.social + many more. February 6-8, 2025. Register today at ccira.org - Come join us in Denver!

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CCIRA empowers literacy educators. We offer timely and research based professional learning. Be sure to join our annual conference in February!

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Jan 24

In this episode of PoPCast Reboot, @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I discuss the process of sentence combining in elementary and secondary classrooms. Check it out on your favorite podcast app or through this link: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/WdSkdGvflQb

Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Jan 21

We used our snow day to bring you an early episode of PoPCast Reboot! @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I continue our chat about sentence combining and share classroom examples! Check it out on your fave pod app or click here: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/lea...

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Whitney La Rocca @whitneylarocca.bsky.social · Jan 17

@learningleech.bsky.social and I begin our conversations about the power of sentence combining in this episode. Would love for you to take a listen! #PoPCastReboot

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · Jan 8

www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/em-d...

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Be dashing—and do it well

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Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Jan 10

New year, new convo about writing! @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I highlight research on effective writing practices and how it lead us to our work with sentence combining. Check it out on your favorite podcast platform or through this link: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/OCt1IGiMZPb

Travis Leech @learningleech.bsky.social · Dec 24

A great learning snack this holiday season: check out our newest ep. of PoPCast Reboot, where @whitneylarocca.bsky.social and I discuss how we can support students in their revision adventures of adding info and connectors. Check it on your fave pod platform!