Teaching Grammar in Context
by Constance Weaver
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Author: Constance WeaverEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-02-26
ISBN: 0867093757
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Boynton/Cook
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Book Review: An Excellent Tool for Teachers of English/Language Arts!
Summary: 5 Stars
The biggest problem in any school about the English language is all the grammar rules. At first, I was resistant to teaching grammar because I dreaded it as a student. Weaver argues that the grammar teaching today is too intense and restricted to just reviewing and exercising grammar skills. I know my kids who failed English does know grammar. They may not be proficient in grammar but then so are we at grammar's mercy with all it's rules and exceptions. I do agree with the intention of a mini-lesson rather than inundating them with grammar mania. I tried to do that. It doesn't work. I know my kids know grammar just the way we know tree but we may not be sure of it's specific type. Grammar is like that with all it's intent and purposes. Grammar can be mastered but nobody is perfect. Our kids know grammar but they need reviews, exercises, and they should be tested but not to the point of them losing out to reading great works of literature. Maybe that's why kids don't like English or language arts, we focus so much on the basics that they forget to enjoy the essentials which include reading great books, viewing great works, and appreciating the language arts in all.
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