We Learn . . .10% of what we read20% of what we hear30% of what we see50% of what we see and hear70% of what we discuss80% of what we experience95% of what we teach others.

GOAL: With two others, you will research one grammatical structure and teach your classmates about what you’ve discovered.

PROJECT TIMELINE: Due Date: Nov. 3rd/4th

Ø  Requirements & Researching (in class): Various days: not entire blocks

Ø  Presentations will begin: November 3rd/4th

STRUCTURE & REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Each pair will choose a grammatical structure to research and study (from out of a hat! No complaints!).

2.  Next, students will create a presentation (that utilizes technology) lasting no more than 30 minutes teaching this grammatical structure to the class. Your presentation should include the following components:

·  Rules for the Grammatical Structure and notes

·  Sample Errors: students can come to the Promethean, but they must also have a hard copy for review.

·  Guided Practice: Lead students through correcting sample sentences.

·  Independent Practice: Provide class with sample sentences that they will correct independently (hard copy).

·  Answer Keys for all Practice (goes to me)

3.  Be sure to have all group names on the first or second slide of your presentation.

4.  You may meet with me regarding your presentation as long as you tell me in advance, so I can fit you into my schedule. DO NOT wait until last minute. I would love to hear your ideas!

5.  I will make copies for you, but you must let me know at least two days before due date of project.

6.  Be creative: think videos, music, technology, games, etc.

7.  Each student in the group must play an active part in the presentation.

8.  Do not COPY a presentation from the Internet. Your presentation must be original and yours!

9.  You will be graded using the attached rubric.

10.  All students will be given periodic quizzes on the grammar skills they will acquire through the presentations.

11.  You must KNOW the material and come PREPARED in order to teach it to others! The teacher and students may ask questions at any time during your presentation.

SOME WEBSITES TO REFERENCE:

OWL at Purdue: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/6/

Grammar Book: http://www.grammarbook.com/english_rules.asp

Daily Grammar: http://www.dailygrammar.com/

English Grammar: http://www.englishgrammar.org/

Grammar Monster: http://www.grammar-monster.com/index.html

Chomp-Chomp: http://www.chompchomp.com/menu.htm

Grammar Presentation Rubric

Exemplary / Proficient / Developing
Components
(30 Points) / Creates a presentation which successfully entails the following: ALL grammar rules for grammatical structure, plentiful sample errors, guided practice, independent practice and sample sentences. Provides answer keys for all practice. / Creates a presentation which contains most the following: grammar rules for grammatical structure, many sample errors, guided practice, independent practice and sample sentences. Provides answer keys for practice. / Creates a presentation which provides only some of the following: grammar rules for grammatical structure, sample errors, guided practice, independent practice and sample sentences. Some components may be missing, Answer keys may not be provided for all practice.
Accuracy
Of Material
(30 Points) / Demonstrates expert knowledge of all rules related to the grammatical structure. It is clear that the presenters thoroughly researched the material. / Demonstrates adequate knowledge of all rules related to the grammatical structure. It is clear that the presenters researched the material. / Demonstrates novice knowledge of all rules related to the grammatical structure. It is clear that the presenters minimally researched the material.
Presentation
(25 Points) / Presenters are well-prepared with all materials on the presentation date and effectively cover the grammatical structure within the presentation. All rules related to the grammatical structure are thoroughly covered in the presentation. Presenters take a unique, imaginative approach which allows the class to truly grasp the material. Presenters stay within the 30-minute time limit. / Presenters are prepared with all materials on the presentation date and satisfactorily cover the grammatical structure within the presentation. All rules related to the grammatical structure are thoroughly covered in the presentation. Presenters take a traditional approach which allows the class to understand the material at the time. Presenters may surpass the 30-minute time limit. / Presenters are not prepared with materials on the presentation date and/or do not cover the grammatical structure within the presentation. All rules related to the grammatical structure are thoroughly covered in the presentation. Presenters take a tedious approach which may confuse some classmates when trying to understand the material. Presenters may surpass within the 30-minute time limit.
Proofreading
(15 Points) / Nearly flawless; proofreading is evident. / Some errors in spelling, punctuation, or sentence structure; some proofreading is evident. / Distracting spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure errors; no proofreading is evident.
DEDUCTIONS / Talking, joking, or any other disruption will result in significant point deduction from your OWN grade.
DEDUCTION ______

Total ______/100

1.  Independent and Dependent Clauses (differences and how to punctuate sentences with them)

2.  Subordinate conjunctions and how to punctuate using them

3.  Coordinating conjunctions and how to punctuate using them

4.  Comma Rules: (separating independent clauses, introductory phrases, letter greeting/salutation, lists/series of items, separating two or more adjectives that describe the same noun)

5.  Writing transitions and transitional devices

6.  How to punctuate titles (books, movies, articles, etc.) Type vs. print, as well

7.  Subject/Verb agreement

8.  Singular and plural possessives

9.  Subject and Object Pronouns (ex: I vs. me) and when to use them

10.  Commonly Confused Words:

Who/Whom; then/than; affect/effect; lie/lay; principal/principle; all together/altogether; disinterested/uninterested

Brainstorming

Grammatical Structure: ______

Rules:

1.  ______

Example:

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Brainstorming

What NOT to do Rules:

1.  ______

Example:

2.  ______

Example:

Presentation Ideas: BE CREATIVE

Handout Ideas

Format of Presentation