Not Your Granny’s Grammar:
An Innovative Approach to Meaningful and Engaging Grammar Instruction

by Patty McGee and Tim Donohue
Corwin Literacy 2025

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Grammar just got a glow up

Dusty worksheets? Tedious drills? Mind-numbing memorization? Not in this classroom.

Not Your Granny’s Grammar delivers what modern educators have been waiting for:

A revolutionary approach that transforms the forgotten foundational skill into your students’ secret weapon for becoming confident, capable writers.

Authors Patty McGee and Tim Donohue have cracked the code with their classroom-tested Grammar Study method—where explicit instruction meets inquiry-based learning in perfect harmony. No more disconnected lessons that students forget the moment the bell rings.

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Inside this game-changing resource:

Grammar isn’t a static rulebook—it’s a living, evolving communication system that varies across communities. By studying grammar in the context of everyday reading and writing, students develop skills that enrich their academic writing for years to come.

Ready to revolutionize grammar instruction in your classroom? Your students’ future writing success depends on it. 

About The Author

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Patty McGee

educator, author, & consultant

With a deep appreciation for language but frustration with conventional teaching methods, Patty McGee reimagines grammar instruction to move beyond rigid rules to celebrate the living, breathing nature of language, helping readers discover the joy and power of effective communication. Drawing from her own experiences, Patty makes grammar accessible and engaging for everyone.

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“Inspirational to have a concrete plan to help meet a personal goal of improving grammar usage in writing through embedded instruction with intentionality.”

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