Celebrate Language: National Grammar Day

Tuesday, 3/2/2010

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Celebrate language and the proper use of grammar on National Grammar Day. This fun holiday gives teachers and parents a chance to turn a normal English lesson into a party.

Sponsors, Grammar Girl and the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar have some great resources to plan your Grammar Day celebration in the classroom or at home:

• For younger students, sing the punctuation rap; older students will enjoy the “correct the celebrity” activity sheet.
• Create a “bad grammar playlist” with songs that employ improper use of grammar. Students listen to each song, and identify the incorrect grammar. Grammar Girl has created a pre-made playlist on its site, but use your best judgment when selecting age-appropriate songs for your students.
• Read or write a language poem. Grammar Girl lists 4 poems on its website. Encourage students to read these, and create their own using different punctuation.
• Typo? Read funny anecdotes about embarrassing typos. They will remind students of the importance of proof-reading.
• Grammar Widget: Continue the grammar fun everyday; embed the Grammar Girl Widget into your school’s website to get fun new grammar tips every day.

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