Grammar Lessons and Strategies That Strengthen Students' Writing

Engaging, explicit lessons using mini-excerpts from books and students' writing show you how to teach grammar strategically. Zero in on the common grammar glitches, and model for students how to use nouns, verbs, and adjectives effectively, catch mismatched pronoun references; make prose lively with clauses and phrases, use the active voice, and more. From learning the parts of speech to the skill of paragraphing, this book covers it, and gives you what you need to teach grammar in the context of reading and writing. For use with Grades 4-8.Robb, Laura is the author of 'Grammar Lessons and Strategies That Strengthen Students' Writing' with ISBN 9780439117586 and ISBN 0439117585.