ENGL 3270: Teaching Grammar and Usage in Middle Grades Language Arts

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ENGL 2271
This course examines approaches for teaching grammar in the middle grades. Students practice grammatical appropriateness in oral and written communication; develop an understanding of grammatical concepts and constructions; analyze errors in order to develop effective instruction; study structures as a means of promoting syntactic growth and diversity of style in writing; and develop constructive, use-based lessons. This course includes an overview of modern grammars, the history of grammar instruction, and research on grammar instruction.