Texsox Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 My next section is on grammar and I've heard so many people say they hated learning grammar in school. What sucked and what did you like? My students are surprised when I tell them I disliked "English" class when I was in middle school. Grammar was what I really disliked. Endless diagramming of sentences for no apparent reason. I've downloaded purchased all of the Grammar Rocks videos. Now I'm brainstorming some other lesson ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 QUOTE (Tex @ Sep 10, 2011 -> 06:21 AM) My next section is on grammar and I've heard so many people say they hated learning grammar in school. What sucked and what did you like? My students are surprised when I tell them I disliked "English" class when I was in middle school. Grammar was what I really disliked. Endless diagramming of sentences for no apparent reason. I've downloaded purchased all of the Grammar Rocks videos. Now I'm brainstorming some other lesson ideas. Bring a bamboo cane to class as a reminder to use their "your"s, "there"s, and "where"s correctly. Or else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 My little form of torture involves the can I instead of may I. As in can I go to the bathroom? I assume you know how. Now please sit down and get back to work. Or Can I go to the bathroom? Can you tuck in your shirt (a school rule I rarely enforce except in these cases). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 QUOTE (Tex @ Sep 11, 2011 -> 08:04 PM) My little form of torture involves the can I instead of may I. As in can I go to the bathroom? I assume you know how. Now please sit down and get back to work. Or Can I go to the bathroom? Can you tuck in your shirt (a school rule I rarely enforce except in these cases). My elementary school principal used to give us the "I don't know, can you?" anytime people asked improperly. I still remember that to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 11, 2011 -> 09:53 PM) My elementary school principal used to give us the "I don't know, can you?" anytime people asked improperly. I still remember that to this day. What teacher DIDN'T use that line? So lame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 QUOTE (Papa Tru @ Sep 12, 2011 -> 01:07 AM) What teacher DIDN'T use that line? So lame Seriously. f*** you, can I piss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 12, 2011 -> 02:12 AM) Seriously. f*** you, can I piss? I'm sure you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 11, 2011 -> 09:53 PM) My elementary school principal used to give us the "I don't know, can you?" anytime people asked improperly. I still remember that to this day. I used that line on my kids once and they had no clue what point I was trying to make. Teachers must not use it anymore. Edited September 12, 2011 by Iwritecode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 The Oatmeal has all your solutions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 12, 2011 -> 02:12 AM) Seriously. f*** you, can I piss? In your wheaties it seems like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Sep 12, 2011 -> 11:28 AM) The Oatmeal has all your solutions. Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I remember correct usage of commas was a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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