1st Edition
The Early Elementary Grammar Toolkit Using Mentor Texts to Teach Grammar and Writing in Grades K-2
Meet the Authors
Acknowledgments
Support Material
Introduction: Using Mentor Texts to Unlock the Tools of Grammar and Writing With Young Learners
1: Building Blocks: The Importance of Nouns to Effective Writing
2: Getting Active: The Impact of Verbs
3: Completing the Journey: Understanding and Constructing Complete Sentences
4: Finish Lines: How Writers Use End Punctuation
5: A Big Strategy: The Power of Capitalization
6: Question Time: Why and How Do Writers Use Question Words?
7: Time to Connect: Using Conjunctions to Create Effective Writing
8: More Than One: How Writers Indicate Plurals
9: Tools for Clear Communication: The Importance of Commas
10: We Are Writers: How and Why Writers Use Pronouns
11: Assessing, Learning, and Growing: Assessing Students’ Knowledge
Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Tips for Classroom Practice
References
Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography
Appendix B: Reproducible Charts and Forms You Can Use in Your Classroom
Biography
Sean Ruday is an associate professor of English education at Longwood University and a former classroom teacher. He frequently writes and presents on innovative ways to improve students' literacy learning. You can follow him on Twitter at @SeanRuday and visit his website at www.seanruday.weebly.com.
Kasey Haddock is a kindergarten teacher in Virginia. She has a true passion for shaping and molding the minds of future generations and laying the early foundations of students’ education. You can follow her on Twitter at @haddock_kasey.
