Of Fake Verbs and Kid Words: Developing a Useful Grammar.

Yoder, Rhoda Byler

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ERIC Number: EJ535491

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Of Fake Verbs and Kid Words: Developing a Useful Grammar.

Yoder, Rhoda Byler

English Journal, v85 n7 p82-87 Nov 1996

Describes teaching "Useful Grammar" to inner-city middle school children in Jackson, Mississippi. Discusses key elements of Useful Grammar: identifying and focusing on grammatical structures; relying on knowledge already possessed; inventing more memorable nomenclature; devising lesson plans and hands-on activities; and having students practice skills. (RS)

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, English Instruction, Grammar, Inner City, Language Usage, Middle Schools, Prior Learning, Secondary Education, Urban Education, Verbs

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: The Great Debate (Again): Teaching Grammar and Usage.