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Martin, Rodney – 2001
Grammar, historically, has been taught in a manner that leaves young learners wondering why they need to learn it. The problem has been partly that teachers have not been provided the insights needed to move the teaching of language conventions and grammar from the position of "textbook exercise" to that of "tools of the trade"…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Editing, Elementary Education, Grammar
McLeod, Alan M., Ed. – Virginia English Bulletin, 1981
This special journal issue focuses on writing in the elementary school. Topics discussed in the various articles include (1) a technique for teaching persuasive composition, (2) writing in the second and third grades, (3) correlating writing assignments with the study of literature, (4) a problem solving approach to composition, (5) the Virginia…
Descriptors: Censorship, Elementary Education, Grammar, Language Arts
Smith, Carl B., Ed. – 2003
Virtually every aspect of modern life has been changed and shaped by the computer's tiny, ubiquitous silicon chips. It is not surprising that computers have had a profound effect on the way students learn in the modern classroom. This topical bibliography and commentary focuses on how computers can be used to enhance the teaching of language arts.…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Norton, Donna E. – 1997
Noting that effective teaching of language arts requires commitment to excellence on the part of classroom teachers, the goal of this book is to provide support, motivation, and knowledge for the classroom teacher who is responsible for the effective teaching of all children. Each chapter in the book contains features geared to the development of…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Grammar, Language Acquisition, Language Arts
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Suhor, Charles – Language Arts, 1987
Presents the opposing viewpoints on grammar study, phonics and whole language instruction, and the role of information in English language arts. (SRT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Grammar, Language Acquisition, Language Usage
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Hilton, Mary – English in Education, 2001
Examines the rationale behind the British government's method for raising standards in writing at Key Stage 2, noting a renewed drive to teach discreet units of sentence grammar and a fresh commitment to shared and guided writing. Argues that these new measure ignore research on the ways children learn to write and will not lead to a rise in…
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Grammar
Graves, Donald – Highway One, 1985
Discusses nine orthodoxies, including the idea that spelling, grammar, and punctuation are unimportant, that decrease teacher effectiveness. (DF)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Educational Theories, Elementary Education, Grammar
Templeton, Shane – 1991
Based on the premise that elementary students must be engaged in frequent reading, writing, and speaking throughout all areas of an integrated curriculum, this book is intended for a first course in language arts for preservice teachers. The book can also be used for courses in which reading and language arts theory and methods are combined. The…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Creative Dramatics, Elementary Education, Grammar
Tompkins, Gail E. – 1998
Reflecting a constructivist approach to teaching and learning, this book presents the content of the language arts curriculum and the most effective strategies for teaching this content. The processes of reading and writing provide the foundation for the three instructional approaches presented in the book: literature focus units, reading and…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education, Emergent Literacy
Kreeft, Joy; And Others – 1984
A study of the dialogue journal writing of six sixth grade students of English as a Second Language (ESL) examines the interaction with the teacher. The subjects had been in the United States for less than a year, and came from Korean, Vietnamese/Chinese, Burmese, and Italian language backgrounds. Data for the study were drawn from the students'…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Dialogs (Language), Diaries, Discourse Analysis
Hennings, Dorothy Grant – 1997
Suggesting that teachers must develop a philosophy of language arts instruction to guide their teaching, this book provides teachers in language arts or combined language arts and reading courses with the knowledge base and practical ideas they need to plan and implement a literature-based language arts program in which children are actively…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education, Grammar