Teaching Grammar Through Writing: Activities to Develop Writer's Craft in ALL Students in Grades 4-12

by Keith Polette

Written as a springboard to teaching grammar, this book is designed to help teachers of grades 4–8 teach students to use the sixteen essential grammatical elements (seven parts of speech, six phrases, and three clauses) in their writing. Exercises, strategies, and examples provide a guide for the teacher about how students can learn, expand, and transfer the grammar skills acquired to their own writing. The book is organized so that teachers can either pick and choose lessons that are tailored to meet their students' specific needs, or they can teach the material in a clear and effective scope and sequence from beginning to end.. Teachers Rave about Keith Polette’s New Way to Teach Writing! “I like the writing exercises that are incorporated right from the start and the interesting approach to getting students to develop their understanding in their own words. I also would recommend the book to other teachers because it has universal appeal for any teacher trying to improve their own understanding of grammar and writing or who is looking for another good resource for their students.” —Lona Garrison, Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA “I think this book is done very well. Teachers could use this book as a reference tool in the classroom.” —Deedra Murray, Edyth J. Hayes Middle School, KY Take a look

Genres: Education

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 4, 2007

Reviews

[Christine Engelbrecht · Rating 2 out of 5]

As the title states, this is a book of activities to do once you have taught an individual grammar concept. They are mostly worksheets and little exercises, not supporting the idea of teaching grammar in context. I am sure some of them will be helpful, or could be photocopied into handouts and left in the "Sub folder" in case nothing else is prepared for instruction during my absence. I don't think these work sheet activities should be the backbone of grammar instruction, but they might make a nice supplement.

[Deborah · Rating 3 out of 5]

More like a 3.5. Some good ideas but maybe a little too focused on traditional explanations (like parts of speech)?