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Jeff Anderson's "Mechanically Inclined" serves as a guide for secondary English teachers aiming to integrate grammar, usage, and style into their writing workshops. The book advocates for teaching these crucial elements within the context of meaningful writing activities, rather than through isolated drills. Anderson provides practical strategies, lesson ideas, and examples from literature to illustrate how mechanics can be taught as a tool for enhancing a writer's craft. He emphasizes student experimentation and understanding the principles behind language rules over rote memorization. The text also includes visual aids, checklists, and insights into common student errors to support effective instruction. Ultimately, the resource encourages educators to create a classroom environment where students learn and apply grammatical concepts organically within their own writing processes.