Hi to all,
I'm a new participant in this group so hope that it is appropriate  to
introduce a new topic.
Our district is looking for a scope and sequence of grammar concepts
that we can review/adapt for our teachers.   Our 6-12 English teachers
are involved in an AP vertical team structure which is currently focused
on "best practice" in teaching grammar.  One of our stumbling blocks has
been a lack of a clear set of grade level expectations for grammar
concepts.
If your district has a scope and sequence, would you be willing to
share it?
Thanks in advance for any help that you can send my way.
Dee Bauman
 
Dee Bauman, Ph.D.
Instructional Services Supervisor
W220 N6151 Town Line Road
Sussex  WI 53089-3999
Telephone:  262.246.1973  x1180
Facsimile:  262.246.6552
[log in to unmask] 



>>> Patricia Lafayllve <[log in to unmask]> 1/14/2008 10:02 PM >>>

Peter asks excellent questions!  
 
As an example of how muddled things can get, I would probably think
that “red” in the examples below is an adjective functioning nomially
(noun-ial?  How does one specify that again?), and that the final
sentence shows the word “red” as an adjective.  I admit my bias: I was
“taught” that colors were adjectives, back in the Old Days of my
grammar school, and only learned later that “some adjectives can be
nouns, too” (how I remember it being explained at the time – again, back
in the Old Days).  Hence now I still think of colors as adjectives which
can behave as nouns.
 
I’m fascinated by distinctions like this, which makes my students think
I am a Nerd.  I have embraced this, and laugh about it with them,
although I prefer “language geek,” really.
 
-patty
 


From:Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Peter Adams
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 5:32 PM
To: [log in to unmask] 
Subject: Re: tion & nouns

 
Martha,

 

Could help me a little further with the form/function distinction.

 

I'm wondering about a word like "red," which seems to be an adjective
but also seems to satisfy the tests for a noun:

 

Many of the reds in Carpaccio's paintings have faded over the years.
(has a plural form)

 

The red's intensity drew my eye to the corner of the painting. (takes
possessive; takes determiner)

 

But would that mean that "red" in the following sentence is a noun in
form but functioning as an adjectival?

 

The red bathrobe was draped over the back of the chair.

 
To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web
interface at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html and select
"Join or leave the list" 
Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/ 
NON-CONFIDENTIAL
This e-mail message together with any attachment or reply should not be
considered private or confidential because they may be archived and
subject to public disclosure under certain circumstances, such as
requests made pursuant to Wisconsin public records law.

NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER
This e-mail and any attachments are intended solely for the use of the
individual or entity to whom they are addressed.   Please notify the
sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake
and delete this e-mail from your system.  Please note that the views or
opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do
not necessarily represent those of the Hamilton School District.  Any
unauthorized use, distribution, copying or disclosure by you or to any
other person is prohibited.


To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at:
     http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html
and select "Join or leave the list"

Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/