By Pie Corbett and Julia Strong
Published by Routledge 2016
First published by David Fulton Publishers 2014
ISBN: 9781138182783
232 pages
368gms
Fully updated to help teachers deal with the new 2016 Grammar Tests, this second edition of the popular Jumpstart Grammar presents a collection of simple to use, multi-sensory games and activities that will 'jumpstart' pupils' understanding of grammar in action.
It includes coverage of the subjunctive and past progressive, selecting which tense is the most definite, identifying when a word is used as a subordinating conjunction/preposition, explaining how a comma can change meaning, and an increased emphasis on the passive. Jumpstart Grammar will prepare children for any grammar tests on the horizon in an engaging way so that they love playing with words and spinning sentences to make ideas dance. And, of course, they will be able to name the parts if that is what is required.
Fun games will focus first on helping children hear the difference various types of grammar can make followed by activities to help them understand what different effects you can create with grammar. Technical terms will only be introduced once the children have established what the various features can do, with a particular focus on those terms that really help children discuss what makes language coherent and effective.
This indispensable, practical book celebrates the joys of language and coherent expression; of finding just the right words or phrases to express what you want to say.
