Grammar for Teachers

The purpose of this book is to encourage readers to develop a solid understanding of the use and function of grammatical structures in American English. Avoiding jargon, the book approaches grammar from a descriptive rather than a prescriptive approach.

The purpose of Grammar for Teachers is to encourage readers to develop a solid understanding of the use and function of grammatical structures in American English. The book avoids jargon or excessive use of technical terminology. It approaches grammar from a descriptive rather than a prescriptive approach; however, throughout the book differences between formal and informal language, and spoken and written English are discussed. The text encourages users to tap into their own, often subconscious, knowledge of the grammar of English and to make it a conscious knowledge they can apply to their own varied teaching settings. This book makes the study of grammar interesting and relevant by presenting grammar in context and by using authentic material from a wide variety of sources, including magazines, newspapers, children's books, bestsellers, works of literature, and academic prose.

Presents the main points of grammar in an understandable, relevant, and appealing way Incorporates extensive authentic examples drawn from many different resources Addresses current concerns in pedagogical grammar textbooks by using real-life data and focusing on an understanding of grammar that speakers of other languages need to know when learning English Persuades students of the importance and validity of studying grammar Engages learners to actively think about their own learning and understanding process and challenges them to think creatively about language Emphasizes grammar from both the first and second language perspective Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Andrea DeCapua, Ed.D., is an educator, researcher, and educational consultant. She has over thirty years' experience in the field, having held academic appointments at various institutions, most recently at New York University and University of North Florida. Her interests include second language acquisition, culture, and pedagogy for second language learners. Dr.DeCapua specializes in teacher training for teachers of language learners and in developing intercultural awareness for classrooms in a global society. She has published numerous articles on a variety of topics ranging from grammar to sociolinguistics to addressing the needs of struggling language low-literacy learners. She is also the author of eight pedagogical texts, including the second edition of Grammar for Teachers: A Guide to American English for Native and Non-Native Speakers, published by Springer. For more information see the author's website www.andreadecapua.com or contact her atinformation@malpeducation.com.

Inhalt
What is Grammar?.- Morphology.- The Noun Phrase.- Adjectives and Adverbs.- to Verbs and Verb Phrases.- Time, Tense, and Aspect of Verbs.- Modal Auxiliary Verbs and Related Structures.- Basic Sentence Patterns and Major Variations.- Compound Sentences and Introduction to Complex Sentences: Adverbial Clauses.- Complex Sentences Continued Relative Clauses.- Complex Sentences Continued: Noun Clauses.- Verbal Constructions.- Erratum.