Crosscurrents Ser.: War Against Grammar by David Mulroy (2003, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherHeinemann
ISBN-100867095512
ISBN-139780867095517
eBay Product ID (ePID)2878743

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages144 Pages
Publication NameWar Against Grammar
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
SubjectTeaching Methods & Materials / Reading & Phonics, Study & Teaching, General, Training & Certification, Linguistics / General
TypeStudy Guide
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Education
AuthorDavid Mulroy
SeriesCrosscurrents Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight7.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceElementary/High School
LCCN2003-007515
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromCollege Freshman
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal418/.0071/1
Grade ToCollege Senior
SynopsisProvocative, thoughtful, informative, combative-a book that challenges us to come to terms once more with the teaching of English grammar. How can we improve the verbal skills of American students? How can we strengthen them as readers and writers? How can we best prepare America's youth to succeed in the study of a foreign language? According to Classics professor David Mulroy, the most important answer is grammar! Whether championing the grammatical analysis of phrases and clauses or arguing for the vital importance of sentence diagramming, Mulroy offers a lucid, learned, passionate account of the history, importance, and value of grammar. Both erudite and entertaining, The War Against Grammar disagrees with the establishment view that the teaching of traditional grammar is a waste of classroom time. According to Mulroy, both history and commonsense make clear that students benefit from diagramming and learning their parts of speech-both during their school years and beyond. Drawing upon his classical training, Mulroy offers a close reading of the history of language study and of linguistic research to support his view that English teaching must revitalize grammar education-and that it will produce a generation better able to read and write complex texts. Smartly conceived and soundly executed, The War Against Grammar should initiate renewed debate on this critically important subject within the discipline of English Studies., Whether championing the grammatical analysis of phrases and clauses or arguing for the vital importance of sentence diagramming, Mulroy offers a lucid, learned, passionate account of the history, importance, and value of grammar., Provocative, thoughtful, informative, combative-a book that challenges us to come to terms once more with the teaching of English grammar. How can we improve the verbal skills of American students? How can we strengthen them as readers and writers? How can we best prepare America's youth to succeed in the study of a foreign language? According to Classics professor David Mulroy, the most important answer is grammar Whether championing the grammatical analysis of phrases and clauses or arguing for the vital importance of sentence diagramming, Mulroy offers a lucid, learned, passionate account of the history, importance, and value of grammar. Both erudite and entertaining, The War Against Grammar disagrees with the establishment view that the teaching of traditional grammar is a waste of classroom time. According to Mulroy, both history and commonsense make clear that students benefit from diagramming and learning their parts of speech-both during their school years and beyond. Drawing upon his classical training, Mulroy offers a close reading of the history of language study and of linguistic research to support his view that English teaching must revitalize grammar education-and that it will produce a generation better able to read and write complex texts. Smartly conceived and soundly executed, The War Against Grammar should initiate renewed debate on this critically important subject within the discipline of English Studies.
LC Classification NumberP53.85.M85 2003

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    Most people are not going to pick up a book on grammar but this is for a research project on the subject. The author is brilliant with an extensive background in languages. Very impressive.

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