Grammar Expert

Introduction

Grammar is more important than you know! It allows us to communicate effectively and avoid embarassing misunderstandings. Improper grammar can significantly alter the meaning of a sentence. Compare these two sentence:

"Let's eat Grandpa!"

and

"Let's eat, Grandpa!"

Commas save lives!

Even Weird Al wrote a song about word crimes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gv0H-vPoDc

Task

For this assignment, you will work with a partner to research the rules of grammar using the websites provided. After you have read through several rules, you and your partner will decide on one rule to present. You will then design a lesson to present to the class. This lesson must be accurate and engaging. You may decide to do a Powerpoint presentation, a Prezi presentation, a video or posters. But, most importantly, the lesson has to be clear, correct and must provide the students with some practice with the rule. Finally, you and your partner will create a worksheet that goes with the lesson for the students to complete independently.

Process

With your partner, review the list of grammar rules listed on the resource www.grammarbook.com. Choose a rule to teach and decide on a form of presentation to use. Make sure to show your teacher the rule you have chosen and be prepared with a second choice in case your rule has been chosen by another partnership.
Next, using the Presentation Checklist, develop your presentation using Powerpoint, Prezi or another medium. Be sure to get your information from the three listed resources. Other resources must be approved by your teacher.
Finally, you and your partner will create a practice worksheet for the class. Please use the Worksheet Template found in Resources.
When you have completed the presentation and the worksheet, you need to practice your presentation. Please look at the presentation rubric to understand how you will be assessed. Remember, both partners need to have equal speaking time.

Resources:

http://www.grammarbook.com/

http://www.anglomaniacy.pl/grammar-nouns-learn2.htm

https://www.bforball.com/grammar.php

Evaluation

Evaluation Rubric

	Beginning-1	Developing-2	Very Good-3	Examplary-4	Score

Preparedness	Student does not seem at all prepared to present.	The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.	Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.	Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

Content	Does not seem to understand the topic very well.	Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.	Shows a good understanding of the topic.	Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Speaks Clearly and loudly	Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94- 85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100- 95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100- 95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.

Enthusiasm	Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.	Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked.	Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.	Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.