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Summary
Summary
"Andrew and Evelyn Rothstein have given teachers a model for teaching the structure of our language with fun and interesting strategies that can be used at all grade levels. They show teachers how to take grammar instruction from a stand-alone subject to an integral part of a complete literacy program." --Kim Whitling, Fifth-Grade Inclusion TeacherFranklinville Central School, NY
Build strong grammar skills to help students become better readers, writers, and communicators!
With today′s diverse and standards-driven classroom environment, teachers are eager for a new approach to grammar instruction--one that builds understanding of the structure and nuances of English. This practical guide points the way to fun, engaging, and effective grammar teaching for Grades K-12.
Designed for classroom teachers, this resource covers grammar fundamentals that support vocabulary and writing skills. Readers will discover teaching strategies that encourage creativity and critical thought, based on a realistic approach to children′s language development. This guide provides:
Clear explanations of grammatical terms as a refresher for teachers Easy-to-implement classroom activities, including examples and word play from children′s literature Appropriate techniques for a broad audience of students, with specific suggestions for English language learners Background on the development of English as a global language, promoting students′ respect for diverse cultures A teaching approach that supports the National Council of Teachers of English standards for English language artsHelp your students develop a deep understanding of English grammar and build a solid foundation for academic achievement and lifelong communications skills.
Table of Contents
Preface |
Our Point of View |
Objectives and Key Points |
Publisher's Acknowledgments |
About the Authors |
1 Introduction |
The Premise of This Book |
What Do We Mean by Grammar? |
The History of Teaching Grammar in the United States of America |
Current Standards Related to Teaching Grammar |
2 Language and Metalanguage |
Overview of the Terms Language and Metalanguage |
A Brief History of the English Language |
Internet Sites |
3 Builders of Linguistic Intelligence |
Phonology |
Morphology |
Syntax |
Semantics |
Etymology |
Internet Sites |
4 Parts of Speech and the English Language |
Teaching English Through the Structure of the English Language |
Morphological and Non-Morphological Words |
Expanding Definitions of Parts of Speech |
Organizing and Naming the Verb Conjugation Forms |
Verbs by Categories |
The Adjective in the English Language |
The Adverb in the English Language |
Internet Sites |
5 Syntax and Semantics |
Getting Meaning |
Sentences and Semantics |
Internet Sites |
6 The Polyglot of English |
The Latin "DNA" |
Terms for Understanding the Structures of Words and Parts of Words |
Getting Meaning by Sorting and Clarifying |
Internet Sites |
7 The Polyglot: Beyond Latin and Greek |
Ich Spreche Deutsch - The Germanic Connection |
The French Connection - The Year 1066 |
Hablo Espanol - I Speak Spanish |
Yiddish or Yinglish |
Worlwide Contributions- African Americans, American Indians, East Indians |
Contributions From China and Japan |
Internet Sites |
8 Return to Parts of Speech |
The Small Words |
Internet Sites |
9 Sentences, Paragraphs, and Other Structures of the Written Language |
Converting Spoken Sentences to Written Sentences |
Working With Sentence Units |
Finding Sentence Boundaries in Written Sentences |
"Deconstructing" Sentences to Find Their Deep Structure Meaning |
Subjects and Predicates |
Tenses and Agreement |
Verb Agreement |
The Paragraph |
The Grammatical Voice |
Internet Sites |
10 Grammar for Word Play |
Making Grammar Really Fun |
Internet Sites |
11 Reading, Writing, and Grammar |
Combining Reading With Grammar |
ABC Books for Building Language and Grammar Literacy |
Internet Sites |
12 Punctuation, Spelling, Text Messaging, and Other Consequences of Grammar |
Learning About Punctuation |
Spelling and Grammar |
Internet Sites |
13 Additional Learning Activities |
Building Sentence Power |
Paragraphs and Transitions |
Having Fun With Grammar and Words |
References |
Index |