I agree, Lori, that conventions need to be taught. I use many sources (Vicki Spandel is coming out with new grade level kits from Write Source and I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one), but right now my 5th graders are learning about that very comma you discuss. We're using Jeff Anderson's Everyday Editing. He teaches through kids noticing (a model), imitating, and sharing. This works reasonably well for me and seems to have more transfer than traditional grammar programs. Judy
----- Original Message ----- From: "EDWARD JACKSON" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 5:09:49 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar I don't know what Write Source looks like as an instructional program, but I strongly believe writer's from about fourth grade and up need to start using a style guide of some kind. They also need to know that sometimes grammar conventions change, depending on the grammar guide and the purpose for publication. Just had a rather amazing conversation (for the seriousness of it) with some fourth graders. I was subbing and helping them with a lesson on list sentences. My question was simply this: How do you feel about the comma before the 'and'? I don't use it, and didn't want to lead them astray. Turns out they did use it, but were really reflective as they explained how it is correct both ways. Lori Jackson M.Ed.Reading Specialist Broken Bow, NE EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:54:47 -0800 > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar > > I love Write Source for grammar > PatK > On Mar 12, 2010, at 5:13 PM, Beverlee Paul wrote: > > > LOVE Linda Hoyt's grammar materials and Rebecca Sitton's spelling. > > > > On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 7:32 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > > > >> > >> Hi Everyone, > >>> > >> We are the process of revamping our spelling and grammar curriculum > >> in > >> grades 1-5. We would like to have consistency from grade to grade > >> with a > >> program/process that does not involve canned textbooks. Any ideas? > >> Thanks, > >> Marianne > >> > >> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Mosaic mailing list > >>> [email protected] > >>> To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > >>> > >>> http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org > >>> . > >> > >>> > >>> Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >> Mosaic mailing list > >> [email protected] > >> To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > >> http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org > >> . > >> > >> Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Mosaic mailing list > >> [email protected] > >> To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > >> http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org > >> . > >> > >> Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > >> > >> > > > > > > -- > > "There is nothing so unequal as equal treatment of unequals." Chief > > Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes > > _______________________________________________ > > Mosaic mailing list > > [email protected] > > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org > > . > > > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > [email protected] > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
