Tagged: grammar instruction

Integrate Inquiry-based Strategies into Grammar

Instead of focusing on isolated rules, Sean Ruday’s approach to grammar prioritizes inquiry-based learning and asset-based practices that foster deeper understanding and honor students’ lived experiences. A useful tool for someone new to these ideas, writes Melinda Stewart.

How Mentor Texts Help Kids Learn Grammar

By introducing students to grammatical concepts using mentor texts, we can help our classes see those concepts as tools for meaningful and effective writing that they can use for the rest of their lives. Educator Sean Ruday shares his own process.

How to Teach Grammar in the Digital Age

From Texting to Teaching: Grammar Instruction in a Digital Age by Hyler and Hicks led teacher Desiree Tabor Carter to think about technology tools strategically and inspired her to overhaul her website, adding a grammar and vocabulary page to each course section.