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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 49 MIN

Not Your Granny’s Grammar with Patty McGee

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This episode dives into modern, student-centered grammar instruction with author and grammarian Patty McGee. The conversation explores what it truly means to study grammar versus simply identifying it. We highlight insights from her new book Not Your Granny’s Grammar, and unpack myths tied to traditional “granny grammar.”  Resources and ideas from this episode:Amazon.com: Not Your Granny’s Grammar: An Innovative Approach to Meaningful and Engaging Grammar Instruction: 9781071941676: McGee, Patricia Grawehr, Donohue, Timothy J: Books About | Patty McGee | National Literacy Consultant Resource samples from Patty! Theo of Golden book by Allen Levi The Pitt | Official Trailer | Max Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy | Goodreads Returning To Myself - Album by Brandi Carlile | Spotify Ed Soul Podcast Credit | SourcewellFind more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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This episode dives into modern, student-centered grammar instruction with author and grammarian Patty McGee. The conversation explores what it truly means to study grammar versus simply identifying it. We highlight insights from her new book Not Your Granny’s Grammar, and unpack myths tied to traditional “granny grammar.” Resources and ideas from this episode: Amazon.com: Not Your Granny’s Grammar: An Innovative Approach to Meaningful and Engaging Grammar Instruction: 978107194167...

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