Method and Methods in the Teaching of English (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Goldwasser, Israel Edwin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330502949 ISBN 13: 9781330502945

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Master the art of teaching English with a practical, graded approach. This volume presents a clear, step‑by‑step method for building grammar, composition, spelling, and other language skills from the ground up. It emphasizes teaching through real pupil work, corrections, and carefully sequenced topics that grow in difficulty alongside student experience.

The book frames grammar as a tool for correcting errors in actual writing and speech, using inductive lessons that connect rules to everyday use. It guides teachers through a planned progression from the paragraph to the sentence, sentence to clause, and beyond, always tying theory to the pupil’s practical needs in the classroom. The approach centers on the idea that learning should come from what students do and say, not from abstract memorization alone.

You’ll find a concrete, graded course outline that covers topics such as punctuation, quotation marks, tense, and the use of conjunctions, with each item placed in a logical sequence. The text also describes how to review grammar from the standpoint of common student errors and how to link these reviews to broader writing goals. In addition, the material discusses the role of memory gems and the value of corrections as a pathway to better composition.

Key features you’ll experience
- A practical framework for tying grammar to real writing and speech, using correction as a learning tool.
- A logically graded plan for topics, including punctuation, sentence and paragraph unity, and grammatical relations.
- Strategies for inductive learning and for using pupils’ own work to drive instruction.
- Detailed guidance on composition, including model letters, description, narration, and exposition, with careful attention to progression and assessment.
- Methods for spelling and dictation, with emphasis on principles of selection and error correction.
- A dedication to aligning classroom activities with everyday language use and with the needs of students at different grade levels.

Ideal for teachers of English and reading who want a structured, classroom‑tested approach. It is especially suited to educators seeking a practical textbook that connects grammar and composition to student writing, speaking, and their daily classroom work.

• Inductive, student‑centered grammar rooted in actual writing and speech


• Graded topics that build from paragraph work to sentence details


• Structured composition study with model writing and correction strategies


• Clear guidance on memory work, spelling, dictation, and formal writing forms

Ideal for readers of educational methodology and classroom teachers seeking a time‑tested approach to English instruction.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1330502949
• ISBN 13: 9781330502945
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 313
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