Overview

Grammar is the basic structure of our language and is difficult to teach creatively in any language -- especially English. And yet beautiful, artistic work requires structure and grammar is essential for powerful, clear writing. Anne Greer, an experienced language arts teacher, here offers a wonderful survey of English-language grammar teaching, drawn from a colloquium of Waldorf language arts teachers. Her lively interchanges with the teachers, sharing their experiences in their classrooms, demonstrate ways to make any language truly living. Teachers and parents will appreciate the numerous examples, depth of investigation and creative approaches this book presents.

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Author:   Anne Greer
Publisher:   Waldorf Publications
Imprint:   Waldorf Publications
ISBN:  

9781936367740

ISBN 10:   1936367742
Pages:   172
Publication Date:   29 January 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Background Research Chapters: The Current Situation in NA W Schools The Current Situations in NA Public Schools What Does Rudolf Steiner Say About Teaching Grammar? What's Wrong with What We're Already Doing? The Linguisitic Revolution and the Teaching of Grammar Mythrules Correcting Student Errors What's Useful in the New Approach to Grammar? What is Standard English? What Might Work in a WHS Part 2: Additional Contributions: Meg Gorman: Bringing Traditional Grammar to Life Wendy Bruneau: Using Image Grammar in the Classroom Jason Gross: Seeing Grammar Jason Gross: Serious Fun with Commas Patrice Pinette: Grammar and Poetry Jane Wulsin: Study of Man

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Anne Greer taught Language Arts and English at the Toronto Waldorf School in Ontario for many years. She writes fluently about the artistic use of grammar as a supporting tool (rather than an oppressive deterrent!) in creative writing. She now lives in New Brunswick, Canada, and mentors a young Waldorf school there.

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