Using Literature to Teach Grammar
If students are engaged with a text, such as a novel, they are intrinsically
motivated to understand that text to the best of their abilities. One level of
understanding is the mechanical nature of the text: in other words, the technical
composition of the text itself. By using a novel or other reading to provide students
with direct grammar instruction, a teacher can help students see the value in
grammar work. For instance, pointing out a passively constructed sentence in "The
Great Gatsby" feels more relevant than doing a completely detached and isolated
lesson on passive voice.
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