Grammar Inquiries, Grades 6–12 An Inquiry- and Asset-Based Approach to Grammar Instruction
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Biografisk notat
Sean Ruday is Professor and Program Coordinator of English Education at Longwood University, the Co-President of the Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar, and the Founding Editor of the Journal of Literacy Innovation. He writes and presents on innovative literacy instruction. This is his 17th book.
<p>"As a long-time second language learner and educator, I find <em>Grammar Inquiries, Grades 6–12: An Inquiry- and Asset-Based Approach to Grammar Instruction </em>aligns well with what I have experienced as a learner and have incorporated in my own classroom. For someone new to the idea of grammar inquiries, this book is a useful tool to get started. For educators who have been using inquiry and authentic text for a while, the book affirms our practice."</p><p><strong>Melinda Stewart</strong>, review in MiddleWeb, Spanish teacher and ELM coach at Fairmont Junior Senior High School</p>
In this book, grammar expert Sean Ruday shows you how to apply the principles of inquiry-based learning to improve your grammar instruction.
Grammar often gets relegated to worksheets or rote tasks, but with this volume you’ll find a wealth of strategies and tools for making grammar instruction engaging and meaningful.
Designed for middle- and high-school ELA teachers, this book covers all aspects of grammar instruction through an asset-based approach and includes many methods, ideas, and takeaways for instruction. Featuring real-world examples of student work and a sample lesson plan, this is an essential resource for teachers who wish to enliven instruction and teach grammar effectively.
In this book, grammar expert Sean Ruday shows you how to apply the principles of inquiry-based learning to improve your grammar instruction.
Introduction: Using Students’ Inquiries and Assets in Grammar Instruction 1. Building the Foundation for Inquiry-Based and Asset-Focused Grammar Instruction 2. Showing Students Examples of Authentically Used Grammatical Concepts 3. Reflecting with Students on the Importance of Authentically Used Grammatical Concepts 4. Helping Students Identify and Analyze Authentic Examples of Grammatical Concepts 5. Creating Opportunities for Students to Share Their Findings 6. Asking Students to Reflect on Their Experiences 7. Assessing Students’ Work on Their Grammar Inquiries 8. Implementing This Approach: Suggestions for Classroom Practice. Conclusion: Why Inquiry- and Asset-Based Grammar Instruction Makes a Difference Appendix A: A Guide for Book Studies Appendix B: Reproducible Charts and Forms to Use in the Classroom
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Sean Ruday is Professor and Program Coordinator of English Education at Longwood University, the Co-President of the Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar, and the Founding Editor of the Journal of Literacy Innovation. He writes and presents on innovative literacy instruction. This is his 17th book.