Thank-you to everyone who sent me information about grammar websites.
We had our meeting last Wednesday. This is a topic that will continue
to be discussed next
year along with the writing component. Each department was to identify
areas they would like to improve upon and do research about. I was
assigned to the English committee.
I am very much interested in what will develop next year as I think the
writing component does blend in with research skills.
Basic idea I left the meeting with was that grammar is more effectively
taught when part of the writing process rather than as a separate
component. The program
"Six Traits +1 of Writing" was shared and discussed. One of the group
members had requested various resource materials from our AEA center and
shared those.
I'm thinking there are possibilities here for incorporating the "Six
Traits + 1 of Writing" and research skills into inservice meetings next
year. I'm would be interested
in any thoughts that the members of the listserv might have about this.
*Websites shared:*
Try NCTE's website www.ncte.org or their readwritethink.org website.
Try Steven Wilbers' website at the and also Eats, Shoots and Leaves the
one for Lynne Cherry's book.
Have a look at these two pages .....
http://www.shambles.net/pages/learning/EnglishP/grammar/
http://www.shambles.net/pages/learning/EnglishP/Write/
grammar sites :
Grammar Safari
Grade Level: ~9-12
Learn all kinds of interesting things about the way English is used by
going on a grammar safari on the internet. This site brings you several
texts on the internet and teaches you how to search for grammatical
structures. The activities here are suggestions for hunting and collecting
examples of specific words as they are used in documents accessible to
anyone on the Internet, and you will discover a language ranging over an
inexhaustible range of topics, geographic areas, and users.
URL:~ http://www.iei.uiuc.edu/student_grammarsafari.html
Guide to Grammar and Writing
Grade Level: ~K-5 ~6-8 ~9-12
This comprehensive web site provides information on grammar and writing.
You can do a search on many different parts of grammar. For example, learn
about nouns, pronouns, adjectives, pronouns, and objects. These are all
found under the "word and sentence level" section. Or, you can learn about
sentence variety; tense and pronoun consistency; and coherence and
transition. These are all found under the "paragraph level" section. There
many more sites and searches at this web site.
URL:~ http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Skillswise -- Words: Grammar
Grade Level: ~6-8 ~9-12
Brush up on your grammar skills at this great web site from BBC. For each
topic within the site, there is a fact sheet, a quiz, games to play, and
practice work sheets. You can see how to make sentences correctly and how
to join sentences together. Improve your punctuation by learning how to
properly use commas and apostrophes. There is help with subject-verb
agreement and getting the right tense. Learn all about adjectives, and
find out how to avoid double negatives.
URL:~ http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/
Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling
Grade Level: ~6-8 ~9-12
Purdue University's Writing Lab has posted this resource for grammar,
spelling and punctuation. The site describes the proper way to use various
punctuation within a sentence. For example, how should commas be used (and
not used) in clauses, introductory phrases, and words? The site also
explains how to use punctuation in fused sentences and runs-ons.
URL:~ http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar
Grammar Girl's Quick & Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Grade Level: ~6-8 ~9-12
Technical writer Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, loves helping people
solve their grammar problems in her educational podcast. Scroll down the
home page to find the grammar topic that interests you. You don't need to
have an MP3 player to listen to Grammar Girl; simply turn on your
computer's speakers and click on the play icon. Topics include: "active
voice versus passive voice," "who vs. whom," "how to use 'myself' and
other reflexive pronouns," and the proper use of commas and semi-colons.
You can read the transcript of each podcast on the web site, too.
URL:~ http://grammar.qdnow.com/
English Grammar Connection
Grade Level: ~9-12
Select a subject and a skill level to begin your practice with many
grammar skills. Read the text and determine if the sentence contains an
error. If so, locate the error. If not, choose the no error button. All
tests are multiple-choice. When you submit an answer, you will find an
explanation of the error and see the correct way the text should be
written. As you answer questions, your progress is tracked, and you will
receive a score at the end of each session.
URL:~ http://www.englishgrammarconnection.com/lessonstart.html
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
Grade Level: ~6-8 ~9-12
"The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation" is now available online. This
popular book is a terrific guide for writers, teachers, and students. Use
this site to find the answers to your questions concerning proper English
grammar and punctuation.
URL:~ http://www.grammarbook.com
The English Department's Special Grammar Unit's Ten Most Wanted Grammar
Errors
Grade Level: ~6-8 ~9-12
Corral the ten most wanted grammar errors at this web site. Click on the
tutorials to learn how to catch these grammar errors and how to fix them.
Learn how to spot a sentence spliced by commas and how to repair a
sentence fragment. See an example of wordiness. The same information is
given in 31 words, and then in 13 words. Find out about faulty parallelism
and how to make sure all linked items are in the same form. You will also
learn how to make your subjects and verbs agree. A helpful glossary is
included.
URL:~ http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/index.htm
Grammar Bytes
Grade Level: ~K-5 ~6-8 ~9-12
"Find detailed definitions of common grammar terms--everything from
abstract nouns to verbs!" By choosing Terms, you will get a list of
grammar terms. For example select: Interrupter. You will get a definition
of the word, along with several examples using an interrupter in a
sentence. With Adobe reader you can test your grammar with fun interactive
exercises. The "Tips and Rules" section gives you an abundance of
information about grammar that you can download and copy if you like.
Topic:~English as a second language, English language, English
language--Grammar, English language--Parts of speech, English
language--Punctuation, English language--Sentences, English
language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers, English language--Usage,
Games
Dr. Grammar - - Frequently Asked Questions
Grade Level: ~6-8 ~9-12
Not sure when to use sit or set? Dr. Grammar will help you with all those
tricky usage questions. You will find explanations and examples for many
common and not so common word usage, punctuation, and grammar questions.
Be sure to click on the non-error section that explains split infinitives,
ending a sentence with a preposition, beginning a sentence with a
conjunction, and more. This is a great site to refer to when writing a
paper.
URL:~ http://www.drgrammar.org/faqs/
Using Ruth Heller's Books to Teach Grammar: Pronouns
Grade Level: ~K-5
As a supplement or culminating activity, this lesson that uses Ruth
Heller's book, "Mine, All Mine: A Book About Pronouns," is fun for the
entire class. After introducing students to pronouns, this lesson can be
used as reinforcement. On this page you will find learning outcomes,
standards, procedures, activities, required materials, assessments,
extensions, and accommodations and also modifications if needed. This is
just one of Ruth Heller's books that is a great addition to any grammar
lesson.
URL:~
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/lpdisplay.asp?LPID=13321
Using Ruth Heller's Books to Teach Grammar: Interjections and Conjunctions
Grade Level: ~K-5
Ruth Heller books are wonderful way to reinforce grammar lessons in a
classroom. After initial exposure to interjections and conjunctions you
can follow up with this lesson that uses Heller's book, "Fantastic! Wow!
and Unreal!: A Book About Interjections and Conjunctions." The lesson
includes learning outcomes, grade three standards, procedures and
activities, needed materials, assessment, extensions, and detailed
accommodations and modifications. This is a great lesson on interjections
and conjunctions geared towards third grade students with prior exposure
to these concepts.
URL:~
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/lpdisplay.asp?LPID=13320
Schoolhouse Rock: Grammar Rock
Grade Level: ~K-5 ~6-8 ~9-12
"Schoolhouse Rock is one of many artifacts from the 1970s that still is in
existence today. In the mid-70s, ABC TV aired these short cartoons, which
taught a generation about government, history, grammar, science, and
math." You can learn grammar and parts of speech by learning the lyrics to
these songs! Lyrics are provided for songs about: Nouns, Verbs, Adverbs,
Pronouns, Adjectives, Conjunctions, and Interjections. These songs are
funny and can help you learn about parts of speech when learning grammar
rules.
URL:~
http://www.apocalypse.org/pub/u/gilly/Schoolhouse_Rock/HTML/grammar/grammar.html
Grammar Condensed
Grade Level: ~9-12
This web site succinctly explains the different parts of speech. This is
done by using an easy to read table. For each part of speech, there a
definition supported with multiple examples. Print out this table and use
it as a handy reference. If you page further down the site, you will also
find a table that clearly explains the different parts of a sentence. This
is also done with an easy to read table.
URL:~ http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/grammar/grammarcondensed.html
--
Nancy Stiner
7-12 Media Specialist
Iowa Falls Community Schools
Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126
School Email: nstiner@po-1.iowa-falls.k12.ia.us
Home Email: nstiner@mchsi.com
Library web site: http://hs.iflibraries.com/
School web site: http://www.iowa-falls.k12.ia.us/
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