In case GG's generous offer of a grammar workbook doesn't work out, I recommend Writers Inc. for their clear, concise explanations of grammar and mechanics. I've found that students with grammar blocks really respond to this book. Amazon has used copies for cheap, looks like, too.
Nothing worse than a monster who thinks he's right with God.
Mal ,'Heart Of Gold'
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Pix - Sep 29, 2008 3:33:37 pm PDT #6983 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
beth b - Sep 29, 2008 3:38:45 pm PDT #6984 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Connie -- go to the library and look for a grammar book -- grammar the easy way -- the ( something) vampire is amusing
Pix - Sep 29, 2008 3:38:57 pm PDT #6985 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
Okay, and now that I'm done burbling about grammar...
Jilli, I just read your latest column and I'm just infuriated with the school authorities for targeting goth kids in this manner. (Particularly the boy who's been forced to stop dressing like a Victorian. I mean, what possible leg do these people have to stand on? (Beyond "you should be sheep! We want you to be identical sheep! It makes us nervous when you aren't!")
As an educator, one of the things we're actively encouraging (at least at primary level!) is that people become independent thinkers, and that they have the courage to take risks and to be creative. Forcing people to merge into the crowd seems like the very antithesis of good teaching!
Yes, this. What Fay of the Sparkling Brains said.
Also, GG, your students are so very lucky to have you.
And Ginger, eek! I hope the antihistamine helps!
meara - Sep 29, 2008 3:49:46 pm PDT #6986 of 10001
She just felt like it was hard being gay and could I help her make it stop
Awww!! Poor baby. Tell her someday it will not be hard, it will instead be awesomecake and dirty good fun, and she will be out with the girls grinding and having a hell of a time and not having to worry about stupid boys, just about crazy ridiculous dyke drama, and it will all be so so far away...
Gadget_Girl - Sep 29, 2008 3:49:51 pm PDT #6987 of 10001
Just call me "Siouxsie Shunshine".
Yes, this. What Fay of the Sparkling Brains said.
Exactly
Also, GG, your students are so very lucky to have you.
::blush:: Thank you. That means a lot. I work with some really amazing kids. They are the one of the main reasons I keep going back to that crazy, awful school.
Ginger - Sep 29, 2008 3:50:37 pm PDT #6988 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
GG's students are lucky.
I wish the antihistamine would kick in. Trying to see is giving me a headache.
Laga - Sep 29, 2008 3:50:55 pm PDT #6989 of 10001
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
The Transitive Vampire! I loved it. Also I saw a grammar book at Kristin's house a while back that was utterly amusing but I can't recall the name... Kristin?
Gadget_Girl - Sep 29, 2008 3:51:12 pm PDT #6990 of 10001
Just call me "Siouxsie Shunshine".
{{{{{meara}}}}} Thank you so much. I'll pass on the words of wisdom. I know she will appreciate it.
Pix - Sep 29, 2008 3:56:19 pm PDT #6991 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
Also I saw a grammar book at Kristin's house a while back that was utterly amusing but I can't recall the name... Kristin?
Oh, Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies! Yeah, that book rocks. Plus, it's kind of naughty, which is pretty unusual in the grammar book world. Connie, you might really like it.
Ignore the nasty Amazon reviews from grammar snobs. The book was never intended for higher-level grammatical study. I think it works really well as a fun introduction and review of basic grammar and mechanics.
Jessica - Sep 29, 2008 4:13:57 pm PDT #6992 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
My eyes started filling with goo about 15 minutes ago. Allergies? Some weird eye disease? I took an antihistamine.
Must be something in the air - I woke up at 2:30 last night completely unable to see out of my gunked-up right eye. I was convinced I had pinkeye except it went away on its own by the time I got to work.