Why Grammar Matters in Every Subject with Patty McGee

Join Catriona Vo in conversation with Patty McGee as they explore how grammar instruction can shift from rules and worksheets to curiosity, experimentation and meaningful application in writing. Patty McGee is an educator, author and international consultant based in New Jersey, USA. With more than 30 years of experience in education, Patty began her career as a classroom teacher before working as a school librarian and later a staff developer supporting multiple schools. Today she leads professional learning for teachers around the world and continues to work directly with educators to strengthen literacy instruction. In this episode, Patty shares: 🧠 Why grammar should be taught as a creative tool rather than a list of rules ✏️ Practical ways to help students explore sentence structure through play and experimentation 📚 How teachers can build grammar knowledge without shame or perfectionism Subscribe for more episodes: https://linktr.ee/intheclassroom.au Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intheclassroom.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intheclassroom.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-classroom-podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InTheClassroomWithCatrionaVo Website: https://intheclassroom.com.au Connect with Patty McGee: 🌐 Website: https://www.pattymcgee.org/ 🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattymcgee/