The Joy Of Grammar

Author : James D. McCawley,Diane Brentari,Gary N. Larson,Lynn A. MacLeod
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027220950

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The Joy of Grammar by James D. McCawley,Diane Brentari,Gary N. Larson,Lynn A. MacLeod Pdf

Two threads run through this collection of 22 papers by students and colleagues of James D. McCawley. The first is a commitment to deep reflection on the direction of linguistic study, sometimes resulting in challenges to the writings of major figures or new appreciations, sometimes questioning our assumptions about the organization of linguistic information in the mind. The second thread is a shared sense of the requirements for the rigor of a good linguistic argument, that its presentation be thoroughgoing, straightforward and clearly made. There is a strong emphasis on testing the “party line” with the widest possible range of languages and the strongest possible set of linguistic tests. Demonstrating bugs and strategizing over the choice between competing analyses is not enough. The completion of an argument lies in constructing a better alternative.

Author : June Casagrande
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780399581069

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The Joy of Syntax by June Casagrande Pdf

Language columnist June Casagrande presents a fun and breezy guide to everything a grown-up interested in grammar needs to know. When it comes to grammar, it seems like everyone—even die-hard word nerds—feel they "missed something" in school. The Joy of Syntax picks up where sixth grade left off, providing a fresh foundation in English syntax served up by someone with an impressive record of making this otherwise inaccessible subject a true joy. With simple, pithy information on everything from basic parts of speech and sentence structure to usage and grammar pitfalls, this guide provides everything you need to approach grammar with confidence.

Author : June Casagrande
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780399581076

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The Joy of Syntax by June Casagrande Pdf

Language columnist June Casagrande presents a fun and breezy guide to everything a grown-up interested in grammar needs to know. When it comes to grammar, it seems like everyone—even die-hard word nerds—feel they "missed something" in school. The Joy of Syntax picks up where sixth grade left off, providing a fresh foundation in English syntax served up by someone with an impressive record of making this otherwise inaccessible subject a true joy. With simple, pithy information on everything from basic parts of speech and sentence structure to usage and grammar pitfalls, this guide provides everything you need to approach grammar with confidence.

Author : Emily Spinelli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : English language
ISBN : UCSC:32106017389401

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English Grammar for Students of Spanish by Emily Spinelli Pdf

ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR STUDENTS OF SPANISH explains the grammatical terms that are in Spanish textbooks and shows students how they relate to English grammar. Once students have understood the terms and concepts in their own language, it is easier for them to understand their textbook. With simple explanations and numerous examples, this brief handbook compares English and Spanish grammar and points out the similarities and differences.

Author : 이종저
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9791186924181

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Grammar Joy. 3 by 이종저 Pdf

Author : 이종저
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8945094482

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GRAMMAR JOY START. 2 by 이종저 Pdf

Author : Joy Pollock
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136611438

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English Grammar and Teaching Strategies by Joy Pollock Pdf

First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Evelyn Rothstein,Andrew S. Rothstein
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781452295510

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English Grammar Instruction That Works! by Evelyn Rothstein,Andrew S. Rothstein Pdf

"Andrew and Evelyn Rothstein have given teachers a model for teaching the structure of our language with fun and interesting strategies that can be used at all grade levels. They show teachers how to take grammar instruction from a stand-alone subject to an integral part of a complete literacy program." —Kim Whitling, Fifth-Grade Inclusion Teacher Franklinville Central School, NY Build strong grammar skills to help students become better readers, writers, and communicators! With today′s diverse and standards-driven classroom environment, teachers are eager for a new approach to grammar instruction—one that builds understanding of the structure and nuances of English. This practical guide points the way to fun, engaging, and effective grammar teaching for Grades K–12. Designed for classroom teachers, this resource covers grammar fundamentals that support vocabulary and writing skills. Readers will discover teaching strategies that encourage creativity and critical thought, based on a realistic approach to children′s language development. This guide provides: Clear explanations of grammatical terms as a refresher for teachers Easy-to-implement classroom activities, including examples and word play from children′s literature Appropriate techniques for a broad audience of students, with specific suggestions for English language learners Background on the development of English as a global language, promoting students′ respect for diverse cultures A teaching approach that supports the National Council of Teachers of English standards for English language arts Help your students develop a deep understanding of English grammar and build a solid foundation for academic achievement and lifelong communications skills.

Author : Tom Roeper
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 637 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780262250580

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The Prism of Grammar by Tom Roeper Pdf

Exploring the creativity of mind through children's language: how the tiniest utterances can illustrate the simple but abstract principles behind modern grammar—and reveal the innate structures of the mind. Every sentence we hear is instantly analyzed by an inner grammar; just as a prism refracts a beam of light, grammar divides a stream of sound, linking diverse strings of information to different domains of mind—memory, vision, emotions, intentions. In The Prism of Grammar, Tom Roeper brings the abstract principles behind modern grammar to life by exploring the astonishing intricacies of child language. Adult expressions provide endless puzzles for the child to solve. The individual child's solutions ("Don't uncomfortable the cat" is one example) may amuse adults but they also reveal the complexity of language and the challenges of mastering it. The tiniest utterances, says Roeper, reflect the whole mind and engage the child's free will and sense of dignity. He offers numerous and novel "explorations"—many at the cutting edge of current work—that anyone can try, even in conversation around the dinner table. They elicit how the child confronts "recursion"—the heartbeat of grammar—through endless possessives ("John's mother's friend's car"), mysterious plurals, contradictory adjectives, the marvels of ellipsis, and the deep obscurity of reference ("there it is, right here"). They are not tests of skill; they are tools for discovery and delight, not diagnosis. Each chapter on acquisition begins with a commonsense look at how structures work—moving from the simple to the complex—and then turns to the literary and human dimensions of grammar. One important human dimension is the role of dialect in society and in the lives of children. Roeper devotes three chapters to the structure of African-American English and the challenge of responding to linguistic prejudice. Written in a lively style, accessible and gently provocative, The Prism of Grammar is for parents and teachers as well as students—for everyone who wants to understand how children gain and use language—and anyone interested in the social, philosophical, and ethical implications of how we see the growing mind emerge.

Author : George Yule
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1998-11-12
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0194371727

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Explaining English Grammar by George Yule Pdf

This book is intended for teachers of English.

Author : Geraldine Woods
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780470624135

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English Grammar For Dummies by Geraldine Woods Pdf

A few years ago, a magazine sponsored a contest for the comment most likely to end a conversation. The winning entry? "I teach English grammar." Just throw that line out at a party; everyone around you will clam up or start saying "whom." Why does grammar make everyone so nervous? Probably because English teachers, for decades – no, for centuries – have been making a big deal out of grammar in classrooms, diagramming sentences and drilling the parts of speech, clauses, and verbals into students until they beg for mercy. Happily, you don't have to learn all those technical terms of English grammar – and you certainly don't have to diagram sentences – in order to speak and write correct English. So rest assured – English Grammar For Dummies will probably never make your English teacher's top-ten list of must-read books, because you won't have to diagram a single sentence. What you will discover are fun and easy strategies that can help you when you're faced with such grammatical dilemmas as the choice between "I" and "me," "had gone" and "went," and "who" and "whom." With English Grammar For Dummies, you won't have to memorize a long list of meaningless rules (well, maybe a couple in the punctuation chapter!), because when you understand the reason for a particular word choice, you'll pick the correct word automatically. English Grammar For Dummies covers many other topics as well, such as the following: Verbs, adjectives, and adverbs – oh my! Preposition propositions and pronoun pronouncements Punctuation: The lowdown on periods, commas, colons, and all those other squiggly marks Possession: It's nine-tenths of grammatical law Avoiding those double negative vibes How to spice up really boring sentences (like this one) Top Ten lists on improving your proofreading skills and ways to learn better grammar Just think how improving your speaking and writing skills will help you in everyday situations, such as writing a paper for school, giving a presentation to your company's big wigs, or communicating effectively with your family. You will not only gain the confidence in knowing you're speaking or writing well, but you'll also make a good impression on those around you!

Author : Susan Caisse,Jennifer Rueda,Kristee Emens-Hesslink
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1636350771

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Explorations 1 by Susan Caisse,Jennifer Rueda,Kristee Emens-Hesslink Pdf

The textbook has four chapters. Each chapter covers a grammatical point/component/element. Chapter 1 is a review of the BE verb. The BE is special and has it's own rules (different from other verbs). Chapter 2 is the Present Progressive tense. This is the tense we use when we are talking about things happening now or near now. Chapter 3 is the Simple Present Tense. We use the Simple Present Tense to talk about facts, routines, and habitual activities. Chapter 4 is a comparison of chapter 3 and 4.Each chapter has the same "layout" (arrangement, presentation, design, organization). First there is a section to "activate", or prepare your mind for learning. It includes a discussion with your classmates. Next you read a story about some ESOL students whose lives may be similar to yours. Then we break verb learning into many smaller sections for ease of learning, such as;affirmativenegativeyes/no questionsinformation questions(other important things to know)

Author : Seth R. Katz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000711547

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American English Grammar by Seth R. Katz Pdf

American English Grammar introduces students to American English in detail, from parts of speech, phrases, and clauses to punctuation and explaining (and debunking) numerous "rules of correctness," integrating its discussion of Standard American grammar with thorough coverage of the past sixty years’ worth of work on African American English and other ethnic and regional non-Standard varieties. The book’s examples and exercises include 500 real-world sentences and longer texts, drawn from newspapers, film, song lyrics, and online media as well as from Mark Twain, Stephen King, academic texts, translations of the Bible, poetry, drama, children’s literature, and transcribed conversation and TV and radio shows. Based on twenty years of classroom testing and revision, American English Grammar will serve as a classroom text or reference that teaches students how to think and talk not only about the mechanics of sentences but also about the deep and detailed soul and nuance of the most widely used language in human history.

Author : Roy Peter Clark
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780316089067

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The Glamour of Grammar by Roy Peter Clark Pdf

Early in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs. The Glamour of Grammar gives readers all the tools they need to"live inside the language" -- to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.

Author : 이종저
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8945094415

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GRAMMAR JOY. 3(Longman) by 이종저 Pdf