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Grammar
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Providing resources of enduring value |
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Grammar is the way we describe our language. It gives us the infrastructure for creative writing and for learning a second language. In the 1970s, grammar was removed from the Australian and New Zealand curriculums because, it was believed, too much emphasis was being placed on the formal aspects of the language and not enough on creativity. Some believe falling literacy standards are a direct result of this decision. Whether or not this is the case —grammar is back on the curriculum for Australian and New Zealand primary children. To teach grammar in the midst of quality literature is an effective way of approaching this topic. An essential in teaching this area is a good grammar reference. Familiarising your student with this grammar reference will be a valuable skill, which will help you and your student find out definitions and correct grammar usage. Many intensive grammar programs exist to help consolidate this subject. This is an excerpt taken from Downunder Dictation and Teacher’s Guide
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