Grammar Inquiries, Grades 6–12

Sean Ruday is Professor and Program Coordinator of English Education at Longwood University, the Co-President of the Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar, and the Founding Editor of the Journal of Literacy Innovation. He writes and presents on innovative literacy instruction. This is his 17th book.

Introduction: Using Students’ Inquiries and Assets in Grammar Instruction 1. Building the Foundation for Inquiry-Based and Asset-Focused Grammar Instruction 2. Showing Students Examples of Authentically Used Grammatical Concepts 3. Reflecting with Students on the Importance of Authentically Used Grammatical Concepts 4. Helping Students Identify and Analyze Authentic Examples of Grammatical Concepts 5. Creating Opportunities for Students to Share Their Findings 6. Asking Students to Reflect on Their Experiences 7. Assessing Students’ Work on Their Grammar Inquiries 8. Implementing This Approach: Suggestions for Classroom Practice. Conclusion: Why Inquiry- and Asset-Based Grammar Instruction Makes a Difference Appendix A: A Guide for Book Studies Appendix B: Reproducible Charts and Forms to Use in the Classroom