Sean Ruday

Charlottesville

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Author of books & articles on literacy instruction, Professor @ Longwood U, JLI Founding Editor. Pronouns: he/him. IG: seanrudayliteracy.

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Teaching Elementary Grammar with Mentor Texts

1 month ago | routledge.com | Sean Ruday

Teaching Elementary Grammar with Mentor Texts: Ready to Use Lesson Plans for Grades 3-5 contains detailed grammar lesson plans for teachers in grades three, four, and five. The lesson plans in this book incorporate the research-based best practices of grammar instruction and apply those practices to the teaching and learning of grammar instruction. They present grammatical concepts in the context of effective writing by using mentor texts.
The Power of Mentor Text-Based Grammar Instruction

Jan 29, 2025 | middleweb.com | Sean Ruday |Aisha Saeed

By Sean RudayWhen I was in middle school, I loved playing running back in playground football games. An avid football fan, I examined the tactics of the great NFL running backs I saw on television and then tried to use those same strategies when playing football with my classmates at recess. For example, after I watched Detroit Lions’ running back Barry Sanders spin past defenders, I worked to implement his incredible spin move in my own games.
Linking Grammar Instruction to Real-World Situations

May 27, 2024 | middleweb.com | Sean Ruday

By Sean RudayWhere do we use grammar? Why do we use it? What is its importance in our everyday lives and communication? Why do grammatical concepts matter? These questions are at the heart of meaningful conversations about grammar that we educators can have with our students. With these questions and their related ideas in mind, I’ve been working in schools and in professional development workshops on an approach to the teaching and learning of grammar called grammar inquiries.
Grammar Toolkit Lesson Plans for Middle School

Feb 12, 2024 | routledge.com | Sean Ruday

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Grammar Inquiries, Grades 6–12: An Inquiry- and Asset-Based Approach to Grammar Instruction

Dec 21, 2023 | routledge.com | Sean Ruday

In this book, grammar expert Sean Ruday shows you how to apply the principles of inquiry-based learning to improve your grammar instruction. Grammar often gets relegated to worksheets or rote tasks, but with this volume you’ll find a wealth of strategies and tools for making grammar instruction engaging and meaningful.