TOPIC: The Misplaced Modifier

OBJECTIVES:

1) Knowledge:

• understand an aspect of English grammar: the misplaced modifier
• explore the language about language

2) Skills:

• assess the grammar error in sentences
• correct the grammar error in sentences

3) Attitudes:

• become aware of how the elements of language work.

RESOURCE MATERIALS:

1. Worksheets: types of modifiers, sentences with errors, and answers .

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Divide the class into pairs.
2. Distribute the worksheets
3. Correct the first sentence together as a class by changing the position of the modifier and by identifying the type of modifier used
4. Have pairs correct the sentences and identify the modifier used
5. Discuss the answers

COMPLETION TIME:

Approximately 30 minutes.

EVALUATION:

1. Completion of task mark.
2. Teacher monitors students working in pairs.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

1. Give the exercise to a student in order to address specific problems.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:

1. Together We Learn by Clarke et al.
2. On internet: use net directory, Yahoo - Social Science, Linguistics and Human Languages: English Grammar, Usage, and Style