The Tower of Babel and the Teaching of Grammar: Writing Instruction for a New Century.

Martinsen, Amy

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ERIC Number: EJ614421

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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The Tower of Babel and the Teaching of Grammar: Writing Instruction for a New Century.

Martinsen, Amy

English Journal, v90 n1 p122-26 Sep 2000

Considers the teaching of grammar and its importance in the writing classroom. Examines what grammar is; why writing instruction has moved away from grammar; differing opinions regarding grammar and writing instruction; and grammar's place in the writing classroom of the new century. Argues that grammar must be applied to students' own writing. (SR)

Descriptors: English Instruction, Grammar, Instructional Effectiveness, Secondary Education, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: Teaching Writing in the Twenty-First Century.