Module+3

=Making a Place for Grammar Instruction=


 * ==Objectives:== || ==Essential Question:== ||
 * ====1. Understand the importance of grammar instruction as a function of effective writing. ====

2. Understand the importance of teaching grammar in context.
3. Identify and articulate the differences between the revising and editing process. ====4. Articulate areas of opportunity for providing grade-appropriate grammar instruction. ==== || ====How can grammar instruction become an integral, meaningful component of writing instruction at all grade levels? ==== ||


 * ==Assessment Piece:== ||  ||   ||
 * ===Vision Statement for Grammar Instruction===

Deadline: Thursday, July 14
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 * ===DOC=== || ===RTF=== || ===PDF=== ||
 * [[file:Vision Statement for Grammar Instruction.doc]] || [[file:Vision Statement for Grammar Instruction.rtf]] || [[file:Vision Statement for Grammar Instruction.pdf]] ||
 * [[file:Vision Statement for Grammar Instruction.doc]] || [[file:Vision Statement for Grammar Instruction.rtf]] || [[file:Vision Statement for Grammar Instruction.pdf]] ||

Module 3A: Jeff Anderson

 * < [[file:Anderson Ch. 1 Excerpt Mechanically Inclined.pdf]]



|| ==== **Writer's Notebook Prompt Related to //Mechanically Inclined// & //Everyday Editing//:** ==== What new thinking about editing has emerged after reading Anderson's work? How could you use invitational editing with your students? What role does reading play in Anderson's approach? How does this differ or meld with your current instructional approach to editing? ==== **Deadline: Wednesday, July 13** ====

*Begin crafting your response for your "Vision Statement for Grammar Instruction".

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Supplemental Resources, Extensions, and Adaptations
====How would you describe the state of your own toolbox? Explain. How does that impact the way you teach grammar to your students? Impact your comfort level with teaching grammar to your students? ==== ||
 * [[file:Toolbox by Stephen King.pdf]] || ==== **Writing Prompt Related to "Toolbox" You Could Explore:** ====
 * www.thewriteguy.net || Jeff Anderson's website. ||
 * "Analyzing Grammar Pet Peeves" Lesson Plan || This lesson plan is like trying to get kids to eat broccoli: They turn their nose up at first, but once you give them a bit a bit of ranch dressing to dip the florets in, they change their tune. ||