Grammar Project

Introduction:

Your taskis to develop a list of the 10 most important grammar rules. You will give the rules to your classmates as a quick reference guide.

The other, much bigger task, is to create a lesson on one grammar rule. You will teach the rule to the class.

Your teacher has provided you with resources to help you accomplish the tasks.

This project can be found at:

Procedure (Things to Do):

See attached pages for further details.

  1. List of 10 Important Grammar Rules

You must first start by compiling a list of 10 important grammar rules. Your list must be annotated which means that you need to include the definition of the rule, a correct and incorrect example of the rule, and the web address of the site that you found your rule.The list must be typed in Word.

There is a list of resources attached.

  1. Inform Teacher of Your Rule

Next, decide on one rule that you feel everyone in the class needs to know (you should also have a second choice). After you've decided on a rule, present your choice to your teacher for approval. Since every person must pick a different rule, you may not get your first choice.

  1. Create Lesson Plan

The next step is to create a lesson plan as to how you are going to teach your grammar rule to the class. Please run off enough copies of your grammar rules for each class member. Develop a quiz for your classmates to take after your presentation.

The lesson plan form is attached.

  1. Presentation

Teach your lesson.

Finally, after you present your lesson, complete the “Grammar Project Self-Evaluation”.

  1. Complete Self-Evaluation

The self-evaluation form is attached.

Due Dates:

1. List of 10 grammar rules- due Thursday 23 May

2.Inform teacher of which grammar rule you will present- due Thursday 23 May

3. Lesson plan due- Tuesday 28 May

4. Presentation- Monday 3 June

5. Grammar Project Self-Evaluation- due Wednesday 5 June

Resources:

The resource sites listed below will serve as a guide to help you find 10 grammar rules to choose from. These sites can also help you when you eventually narrow down your topic to one rule that you will teach to the class.

This website contains rules for grammar as well as various exercises and quizzes to go along with the rules.

The website includes definitions and examples of the different aspects of grammar.


A website with grammar terms, exercises, quizzes, and handouts.

This website contains rules for grammar as well as various exercises and quizzes to go along with the rules.

A directory in Yahoo that contains links to various websites dedicated to grammar.

An in-depth website dedicated to grammar and style. It contains rules, explanations, and examples of grammar usage and style.

This website contains a list of important grammar rules.

This website contains a list of important grammar rules.

Lesson Planning/Teaching Resources

These sites will help design a lesson that you will use to teach the class about your grammar rule.

A 10 step lesson plan guide with a link to lesson plan templates. Students should utilize this page to design their lesson plan.


To help you plan the lesson you will present, complete the attached lesson plan.

The DoDDS Language Arts 12 standards can be found at the following website.

Please run off enough copies of your grammar rules for each class member.

Develop a quiz for your classmates to take after your presentation.

Presentation:

When designing your lesson for the class, you will have to decide how you want to present it to your fellow students. Studies suggest that students feel more motivated when technology is involved. One of the more accepted ways teachers present using technology is through PowerPoint. Listed below are some resources to help you with your presentation. However, since you are our expert teacher in this area, your teacher is open to creative presentation techniques involving technology. Just run your ideas by your teacher for feedback.

Make sure you run off a copy of your 10 rules (list) and quiz for each student in the class.

Presentation Guidelines

A useful example of a presentation rubric from Caroline McCullum at the NC Department of Public instruction.

Closure

After your presentation, please complete the attached “Grammar Project Self-Evaluation”.

Date: ______Name: ______

Grammar Project Self-Evaluation

Think about the Grammar Lesson Project that you just completed. Answer the following questions.

  1. How much time in-class did you spend on this project?
  2. How much time did you put into this project outside of school?
  3. What are you most proud of concerning this project?
  4. If you had time to change or improve anything about this project, what would it be?
  1. What advice would you give students starting this project?
  2. What grade would you give your presentation (to the class) and why?
  3. What grade would you give yourself on your entire project and why?