Monday, March 3, 2008
I've got to admit, when I saw the title for Chapte 6 I was not thrilled. Knowing that the chapter related to grammar in any way automatically put it at the bottom of my list of things to read. I know that as a future English teacher I should enjoy grammar and basically everything having to do with words and sentences and so on, but I don't. In fact, I hate grammar...a lot. My love for the English language and field rests almost solely on literature. However, I have to say I like the way Christenbury deals with the subject. She seems much more realistic about the subject than most textbook writers, and not nearly as boring. She even gives some suggestions that seem as if they could work!
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I think i am the exact opposite of you! I chose to be an English teacher because of the grammar and writing style, rather than the literature part. I really enjoy grammar and usage, but it is difficult to incorporate it into your classroom without students being bored. I have researched for my ENG 520 class, ways to incorporate creative mini-lessons and activities into the classroom to make grammar fun. If you are interested, i could bring some of these to class.
I would love that! I'm trying to get myself excited over the subject, so anything could help!
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