We all find ourselves doing it. “No, I ain’t got none of that.” “Hand me them pencils would ya?” We speak and know that that last sentence was probably not structured in the most accurate way possible, or we type out a document and a little green squiggly line appears under one of our sentences. “What’s wrong with that?” we ask ourselves. Grammar is an important part of communication, and learning how to properly structure sentences and use punctuation provides a foundation for successful communication and reduces the likelihood of miscommunication. This document, produced by the Department of Public Instruction, contains mini-lessons for teaching grammar including oral patterning, adjectives and adverbs, stop that run-on, etc. Many of the strategies presented in this document include active physical participation for students, making the activities fun and providing an outlet for energy.
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