Getting Grammar: 150 New Ways to Teach an Old Subject

by Shelley Harwayne, Sandra Hoffman

Getting Grammar is a book chock full of inviting ways to share grammar information with students. But it is so much more.
Shelley Harwayne Getting Grammar is a new take on an oldfashioned subjecta slim, practical guide with more than 150 fresh ideas for addressing parts of speech and sentence structure, from teaching it, to learning it, to adapting it for students whose home language isnt English. Because of its accessibility and practicality, youll keep Getting Grammar close at hand because its a ready reference for your own grammar questions and a treasure trove of teaching ideas. Whether you are a veteran teacher, a new teacher, or a preservice teacher, Donna Hooker Topping and Sandra Josephs Hoffman offer plenty of information and lessons you can use in the classroom right away, In addition Getting Grammar includes information about the grammar of other languages that can help you evaluate students proficiency with English syntax and assist them in transitioning from the familiar word order and usage rules of their first language to those of English. Grammar is a vitally important subject to understand for reading and writing, and its now a part of many state and national assessment tests. Give students a fresh, fun way to explore grammar, teach with Getting Grammar and find out how exciting grammar can be.

144 pages, Paperback

First published July 10, 2006

About the author

Shelley Harwayne was affiliated with the New York City public schools for more than thirty years as a teacher, staff developer, codirector of the Teachers College Writing Project, founding principal of the Manhattan New School, and superintendent of District #2 in New York City. She has worked as a consultant and keynote speaker throughout the world and has published numerous books and videos with Heinemann. In addition, Shelley has published two children's books.

-taken from heinemann.com

Reviews

[Ronni]

Strategies directed at a different age-group, but user-friendly organization, lots of great information and ideas, and something I'd flip through again for more than one reason. Reason one: teaching a different age-group! Reason two: inspiration for quick activities that I can adapt! Reason three: the non-activity aspects - particularly ELL info - apply beyond any age group! There you have it.

[Katherine Fountain]

These are such easy strategies to quickly implement with all grade levels! My favorite is the charades for verbs and the "touch the noun" game! I really appreciate the pictures with examples to make sense and visualize the text. Many of these strategies can be implemented without any materials and can be done in any setting.

[Dr. Laura Meyers]

Collection of engaging lessons that allow students to practice grammar in fun ways. Truly attempts to think of the multiple learning styles in every classroom. So ... once you know what aspect of grammar you'd like to teach, check out the strategies suggested in this text! :)

[Robyn]

Very helpful! Both teaches you elementary grammar and teaches you how to teach it!