Patsi,

Don't fear going into too much detail about your successful teaching
methods. That kind of thing is what a lot of members of this list are
looking for -- methods and activities that work. I'd like a
more-detailed description of the activities you describe for younger
kids -- they sound wonderful. I'm going to be working with a middle
school on grammar teaching (ages 9-13) and I'm sure the teachers there
would love to try out some of your ideas.

They also sound terrific for adapting for older, 'grammar-deprived' kids!

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