The Empowered Principal Podcast

Ep #442: Not Your Granny's Grammar: Engaging Grammar Instruction with Patty McGee

June 16, 2026·46 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Understanding how students experience and engage with language is key to creating meaningful literacy learning. Yet so often, grammar instruction is approached in a rigid, punitive, or overly prescriptive way, leaving both students and teachers frustrated.      In this episode, I talk with Patty McGee, author of Not Your Granny's Grammar, about how she reimagines grammar instruction to make it engaging, experiential, and student-centered. We explore her philosophy for creating learning experiences in which students can experiment with language, reflect on their writing, and develop confidence, while teachers feel empowered to guide without fear of making mistakes.                                 Find the full episode show notes, transcript, and a code for 20% off Patty's book here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/442         Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/      Learn more about Patty's work: https://pattymcgee.org/

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