Grammar to Enrich and Enhance Writing

Okay, grammar is as dull as anything. Weaver's other book was a breakthrough in how we look at grammar in language arts. First, we get all the rules and then there are the exceptions which are too numerous to mention. Upon the isolation of grammar instruction, teachers of language arts or english are expected to teach literature which the rules are usually broken.The problem of grammar instruction is that we have been teaching grammar in the same manner as ancient Latin and Greeks. I use it only when I see fit. A lot of grammar instruction is too much and less is better than more according to Weaver's books.The studies indicate that grammar instruction is misleading and detrimental. Most language arts instructors are not here to teach grammar as much as they would like to teach or instruct literature of their favorite writers.

I never thought I would enjoy a book on grammar this much, but Weaver takes such an unconventional approach. She explains how merely correcting grammar, pointing out mistakes, and teaching it out of context does not help students learn it. Instead, teach students grammar as something they can use to improve their writing. A great resource!

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package came within the time it was expected. product is in great shape considering it was shipped in with the rest of my mail. contents were exactly what i expected and needed.

Book came clean, new and fast.

It came on time. I just started reading it for class last thursday. I usually am supposed to blog about my readings from my text books.

Weaver uses dated and regional studies to support her ideas. She is redundant at best. Dreadful at worst. I would not recommend this book to any teacher who seriously wants to improve their teaching of grammar.

Bad grammar is my pet peeve and this is a great book to refer to.