Constance Weaver (1942–2018)

Traditionally, students have been taught English grammar in isolation through worksheets, drills and exercises that are supposed to make them better writers, but long experience has shown that these skills don't transfer well to student papers. In this useful, if somewhat dated, textbook, Constance Weaver explains an alternative method of teaching grammar, one that relies not on rote memorization, but on meeting students at their point of need with practical "mini-lessons" that demonstrate effective writing without all the unnecessary details and fussy terminology. While technical and perhaps overly-illustrated with scans of student papers and drawings, this book provides a good overview of this workable approach.… (more)