Teaching Grammar: What Really Works by Benjamin Amy Berger Joan (2010-02-11) Paperback

by Amy Benjamin

Instill grammar fundamentals using lessons that stick!In this book, authors Amy Benjamin and Joan Berger share procedures for teaching grammar effectively and dynamically, in ways that appeal to students and teachers alike. Ideal for teachers just beginning their work in grammar instruction, this book includes day-by-day units and reproducibles to help them embed grammar lessons into writing instruction.Using visuals, wordplay, problem solving, and pattern-finding activities, teachers can forgo methods that fail to engage students in grammar. Through a series of activities designed to delve deeper into grammar learning, the authors share strategies that have proven successful during their extensive years of teaching and literacy consulting. Topics - Using time Assess for cumulative understanding and development of writing style - The “Verb Map”: A visual metaphor of the verb system - Teaching parts of speech for effective expression, not just memorization - And more!

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First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Kirsten · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provides a solid and brief background in a functional/linguistic approach to grammar. It includes many concrete ideas for teaching this slightly to moderately different approach. The first half is theory (and ideas) and the second half focuses on application. I'm not sold on their calendar for instruction, but like the accessible nature of the lesson sequencing.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book ha a lot of creative ideas about teaching grammar. I liked how much they focused on teaching and using the correct terminology in grammar. This book is geared toward 6-12th grade teachers, but I picked up some good ideas to use with my elementary school students.