Innovative Grammar Teaching Methods

Robin Milam, a children's book author and middle school teacher, shares her approach to teaching grammar without worksheets. She uses a digital daily grammar activity divided into three parts: sentence writing, a 'ticky tacky' slide for grammar rules, and a 'wild card' slide for creative writing. The method is student-led, with students setting timers and leading activities. Milam uses Classkick and Google Slides to facilitate these activities, emphasizing student motivation and engagement. She also discusses student progress, feedback, and alternative teaching methods for grammar instruction.

What is the main challenge in teaching grammar according to the speaker?

• Lack of interest from students

• No clear method for teaching

• Insufficient teaching materials

• Grammar is too complex

What is the speaker's profession besides being a teacher?

• Curriculum developer

• Educational consultant

• Children's book author

• Grammar book author

What is unique about the speaker's grammar teaching method?

• It uses traditional worksheets

• It is entirely digital

• It focuses on memorization

• It is based on rote learning

How many parts does the digital daily grammar activity have?

• Five

• Three

• Four

• Two

What is the focus of the first slide in the daily grammar activity?

• Sentence writing and structure

• Reading comprehension

• Vocabulary building

• Grammar rules

What does the second slide, the 'ticky tacky' slide, focus on?

• Reading skills

• Creative writing

• Listening comprehension

• Grammar details like antonyms and synonyms

What is the purpose of the Wild Card slide?

• To test grammar rules

• To encourage creative writing

• To improve listening skills

• To practice reading

What is the impact of the speaker's system on students?

• It makes them dislike grammar

• It improves their writing skills

• It confuses them

• It has no impact

What platform does the speaker use for the digital slides?

• Edmodo

• Moodle

• Google Classroom

• Classkick

How do students engage with the slides over time?

• They ignore the slides

• They improve and write more

• They lose interest

• They find it too difficult