1. Grammar Across the Curriculum Tracy Young 4 th grade Bilingual/ESL Deepwater Elementary Deer Park ISD

2. Grammar Work smarter, not harder Time Model good sentence structure Connect subjects TAKS/TEKS connections

3. Grammar is… A set of prescriptions or rules for using language “correct” sentence structure “correct” punctuation and other aspects of mechanics From Teaching Grammar in Context by Constance Weaver

4. Children “know” grammar, even though they don’t “know about” grammar. Constance Weaver

5. Daily Oral Language is a publisher-produced set of lessons that are easy to use and provide a focused mini-lesson on a particular editing or usage topic. Lessons to Share on Teaching Grammar in Context by Constance Weaver

6. D.O.L. NOT Not correctly written sentences Not modeling good sentence structure Not connected to students’ writing Not authentic literature No meaning to the students Real writers use grammar to add meaning.

7. Two sentences modeling skill and rich language from variety of texts. Read each sentence orally using “reading fingers”. Color-code each sentence and discuss what makes the sentence work.

8. Conventions and Grammar Encourage students to use conventions as a tool to make their meaning clear and help the reader understand what they are saying.

9. Conventions and Grammar Capitalization, commas, periods, spelling, indenting, and use of grammar are a substitute for being able to see the person.

10. Conventions When students let the reader know to pause or stop at punctuation, it’s a head nod. When they use accurate spelling, it’s a big smile. A capital letter used correctly is the equivalent of direct eye contact. 6+1 Traits of Writing by Ruth Culham

11. Grammar Across the Curriculum Grandpa had hot pancakes, apple jelly, and ham all ready for the table. “Justin and the Best Biscuits” by Mildred Pitts Walter p.24

12. Grammar Across the Curriculum Goods from Texas and other places in the world can be moved in and out of Texas on trains, planes, ships, or trucks. Social Studies (Scott Foresman) p.11

13. ESL and G/T Modeling Oral language Checklist Take risks

14. Grammar Across the Curriculum In your journal write about one of the following: 1. Describe some household chores for which you are responsible. Is this women’s work? 2. Write about different landforms that are in Texas. Which ones would you like to live by?

15. Checklist for Grammar Complete and correct heading. Title begins with capital letter. Each sentence begins with capitalization. Each sentence ends with correct punctuation. Each sentence makes sense. At least one sentence must have a series with correct punctuation.

16. Work Cited Culham, R. (1995) 6+1 Traits of Writing: The complete guide grades 3 and up. New York: Scholastic, Inc. Nelson, P. (2002) Left for Dead: a young man’s search for justice for the USS Indianapolis. New York: Delacourt Press. Weaver, C.(1998) Lessons to Share on Teaching Grammar in Context. Portsmouth,NH: Heinemann Publishers. Weaver, C. (1996) Teaching Grammar in Context. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.