Grammar to Get Things Done by Darren Crovitz, Michelle D. Dev... - 9781138683709

Taylor & Francis

Grammar to Get Things DoneA Practical Guide for Teachers Anchored in Real-World Usage\nAuthor(s): Darren Crovitz, Michelle D. Devereaux\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138683709, 978-1138683709\nSynopsis\nCO-PUBLISHED BY ROUTLEDGE AND THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH\n\nGrammar to Get Things Done offers a fresh lens on grammar and grammar instruction, designed for middle and secondary pre-service and in-service English teachers. It shows how form, function, and use can help teachers move away from decontextualized grammar instruction (such as worksheets and exercises emphasizing rule-following and memorizing conventional definitions) and begin considering grammar in applied contexts of everyday use. \n\nModules (organized by units) succinctly explain common grammatical concepts. These modules help English teachers gain confidence in their own understanding while positioning grammar instruction as an .