Just the Facts: Research and Theory about Grammar Instruction.

Patterson, Nancy G.

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ERIC Number: EJ624572

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Just the Facts: Research and Theory about Grammar Instruction.

Patterson, Nancy G.

Voices from the Middle, v8 n3 p50-55 Mar 2001

Summarizes five important studies that teachers should be aware of, which offer direction about how grammar should or should not be taught. Summarizes useful theory as well, concluding that the teaching of grammar in the language arts classroom must happen within the context of larger lessons and experiences with written and spoken language. (SR)

Descriptors: English Instruction, Grammar, Instructional Effectiveness, Integrated Activities, Language Arts, Middle Schools, Reading Writing Relationship, Teacher Effectiveness, Theory Practice Relationship, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: Contextualizing Grammar.