Michelle D Devereaux Boeken

CO-PUBLISHED BY ROUTLEDGE AND THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH Complementing Crovitz and Devereaux's successful Grammar to Get Things Done, this book demystifies grammar in context and offers day-by-day guides for teaching ten grammar concepts, giving teachers a model and vocabulary for discussing grammar in real ways with their students. Through applied practice in real-world contexts, the authors explain how to develop students' mastery of grammar and answer difficult questions about usage, demonstrating how grammar acts as a tool for specific purposes in students' lives. Accessibly written and organized, the book provides ten adaptable activity guides for each concept, illustrating instruction from a use-based perspective. Middle and high school pre-service and in-service English teachers will gain confidence in their own grammar knowledge and learn how to teach grammar in ways that are uniquely accessible and purposeful for students.

This innovative book explores how digital language and tools can be used to teach applied grammar in the classroom. With a spotlight on internet language, Crovitz, Devereaux, and Moran demonstrate how students can practice rhetorical grammar with digital tools in order to use language purposefully.

Focusing on a linguistically informed approach, this resource emphasizes the value of students' diverse language varieties in secondary English teaching. It advocates for moving away from traditional correctionist methods, instead promoting strategies that recognize and build upon the strengths of different dialects. This text serves as a guide for educators seeking to create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that respects and utilizes linguistic diversity.

Focusing on grammar instruction for pre-service and in-service English teachers, this text emphasizes the importance of understanding grammar through form, function, and everyday use. It encourages a shift from traditional, decontextualized teaching methods to more applied contexts. Additionally, the book explores the historical and sociocultural perspectives of grammar, providing teachers with insights on discussing language as a tool of power in their classrooms.

-Co-published by Routledge and the National Council of Teachers of English.-

Topic-based coursebook to help students prepare for the Edexcel examination in A2 Level Mandarin Chinese.

Topic-based coursebook to help students prepare for the Edexcel examination in AS Level Mandarin Chinese.