Grammar Project Rundown

I don’t think it will shock you that much, but popular educational philosophy suggests that the best way to retain something is to teach it.  This would imply that everything I teach you I’ve only really learned because I’ve taught it—which may be true in some cases.  So while I would love to ramble on about grammar and mechanics for months, I have found it is best to leave it up to you.  You teach the class, they learn, you learn…and we all win.  Here’s the breakdown of your assignment:

·        With your partner, you will be given a common grammar mistake/error.  You will not only have to understand this fully, but you will have to teach it to your peers.

·        Devise a teaching strategy.  Is there some way to rhyme it and remember?  Is there a trick you discovered?  A pneumonic device? 

·        Plan a visual.  This may be on my board, but I also need something that will hang on my wall and become part of the grammar wall.  This poster should be vivid, clear, and most importantly, helpful to anyone who may walk into my room.

·        Stick to your time limit.  You only have five minutes to teach us, maximum.  Make every minute count.  And yes, both people must participate.

·        Practice.  Your presentation style should be flawless and well-informed.  I will ask questions, so know the exceptions and be ready for a showdown.

Grading:

Visuals                                   20 points

Presentation/Clarity                20 points

Interest                                  10 points

Total                                        50 points

If I choose to hang your poster on the grammar wall, score!  You’ll receive five bonus points.  Make it pretty!

****CORRECTION FROM PERIOD 5/6 CLASS!

I incorrectly told you that in the who/whom paragraph correction, "who" was correct.  I was not only wrong, I can't explain my thinking.  I hope you can forgive me.     <3, Rock