Grammar Study: Helping Students Get What Grammar Is and How It Works

by Janet Angellilo, Barry Lane (Foreword), Janet Angelillo

Asking students to memorize the rules of grammar is of limited value; on the other hand, helping them understand the power of grammar from the inside out has the potential to transform their writing—and develop their lifelong love affair with language. A brilliant writer herself, Janet Angellilo shows you how to teach your students all the essential skills they need related to grammar through a deeply engaging inquiry study of grammar. For example, she introduces strategies such as “mentor sentences” from well-loved literature as a way to teach students the "sense” or “cadence” of a complete sentence. Janet emphasizes grammar inquiry as the initiation into a literate life fascinated by words. For use with Grades 3-6.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Vicki C · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading and thinking about this topic. I like that Janet Angellilo uses research to drive her writing on this topic. I also really appreciate that there isn't a schedule to use because each class, each school, every school district has different expectations per grade level when it comes to grammar and one size will not fit all.
I'm eager to try adding this into my reading and writing workshop times.