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Shafer, Gregory; Swindle, Stephenie; Joseph, Nancy – English Journal, 2003
Presents three teachers' suggestions for teaching grammar. Discusses how the first teacher suggests studying active and passive voice, the second teacher has students construct slang dictionaries, and the third teacher uses sentence combining that engages students and encourages carryover to their writing. (SG)
Descriptors: Class Activities, English Instruction, Grammar, Instructional Innovation

Dean, Deborah – English Journal, 2001
Describes the author's way of meeting grammar education learning objectives. Structures the class by presenting model sentences to the students and doing imitation writing activities, practicing different sentence constructions in class. Concludes that by using this "language play," students' sensitivity to language (and to what it can do)…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Grammar, Instructional Innovation, Secondary Education

Meyer, Jim; And Others – English Journal, 1990
Argues that grammar instruction can be more effective if put in a realistic context by: (1) becoming part of an integrated curriculum; and (2) concentrating on the proofreading stage of writing assignments. Illustrates integrating various components of the language-arts curriculum by briefly describing a unit using a short story. (RS)
Descriptors: Grammar, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools

Seay, Mary L. – English Journal, 1987
Recounts a teacher's successful search for a game that would reinforce her students' grasp of English grammar. (NKA)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Competition, Educational Games, Grade 11