Publisher's Synopsis
This practical, brief paperback with hands-on activities is designed to "fill in the blanks" in teachers' own knowledge of English grammar and to demonstrate a reliable method for teaching English grammar to elementary school pupils. It provides a solid foundation in the sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic aspects of grammar and grammar instruction; followed by step-by-step coverage of the basics of word and phrase development, and of the construction of the three or four types of sentences that English words can be used to create. In addition, coverage examines solutions to common usage problems faced by native speakers, non-standard speakers, and ELL students.
Learning and Teaching English Grammar, K-12, supports a growing need to ensure all students are effectively taught English grammar. This book contains a wealth of useful, easy-to-follow elements for teachers, including:
- Authentic mini-classroom cases
- Teaching to Learn - metacognitive exercises for readers to use in reviewing English grammar
- Learning to Teach - specific examples aimed at implementing classroom strategies
- Specifically designed features to support teachers who struggle to develop academic literacy for ELL students
