Not Your Granny’s Grammar: An Innovative Approach to Meaningful and Engaging Grammar Instruction - Couverture souple

McGee, Patricia Grawehr; Donohue, Timothy J

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ISBN 10 : 1071941674 ISBN 13 : 9781071941676

Editeur : Corwin, 2025

Synopsis

Let's make grammar instruction exciting, relevant, and accessible for all learners!

Grammar is the forgotten foundational skill! It plays a critical role in helping students become skilled readers and writers. Yet, traditional approaches to teaching grammar, through drills and memorization, no longer resonate with students.

In today's fast-paced world, students need a more engaging and meaningful way to learn grammar that connects to their real-world experiences. That's where Not Your Granny's Grammar comes in—offering an innovative approach to teaching grammar that is both efficient and effective.

In this book, authors Patty McGee and Tim Donohue introduce Grammar Study, their classroom-tested approach that blends explicit instruction and inquiry to address the challenges and gaps in traditional grammar lessons. The book includes 40+ engaging and innovative, research-based lessons that are organized in flexible lesson progressions to provide teachers with easy-to-implement, fun, and learning-rich experiences for students in Grades 2-8.

Guiding educators step-by-step in nurturing grammar knowledge and usage for both themselves and their students, this book

• Offers lessons and strategies that allow students to study grammar in the context of everyday reading and writing
• Emphasizes that grammar is not a static set of rules but an ever-evolving system that differs from community to community
• Provides time management principles for teachers to creatively integrate meaningful grammar instruction into their literacy or ELA block
• Highlights the importance of grammar in writing and clarifies the difference between spoken and written grammar
• Includes a robust grammar refresher to help teachers feel more confident in their grammar knowledge as well as an appendix showing alignment with Common Core Standards

Drawing from the science of writing, Not Your Granny's Grammar revolutionizes grammar instruction so teachers can help students build actionable and detailed grammar knowledge and skills that enrich their academic writing for years to come.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Patty McGee is a nationally recognized literacy consultant, speaker, and educator with a passion for transforming classrooms into spaces where language and learning come alive. With decades of experience as a teacher, coach, and advocate for delightful literacy practices, Patty has worked alongside educators across the country, partnering to unlock the full potential of their students through innovative and practical teaching strategies.

Tim Donohue is a passionate educator and lifelong learner who lives for those “aha” moments when a student′s eyes light up with understanding. A grammarian at heart and a lover of all things language, Tim is passionate about empowering students to use language and writing as tools for self-discovery and critical thinking. He is a former English teacher and Curriculum Director who currently serves in the role of Assistant Superintendent, coordinating all aspects of district curriculum and instruction. Tim holds master’s degrees in English (Writing Studies) and Educational Leadership from Montclair State University. He has presented at numerous State and local conferences, sharing his expertise and enthusiasm for teaching and learning with other educators.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Corwin
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1071941674
• ISBN 13: 9781071941676
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 328
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible