Image Grammar

I absolutely loved Harry Noden's Image Grammar lesson last semester. I think using visual aids to help students become better writers is very useful. I have problems getting started on writing something when I have nothing to start with. I believe that the pictures or visuals used with image grammar have to say something also. I have used certain images to assist with writing that weren't very useful. The visual didn't stimulate the writing part of my brain in the right way. Therefore, I don't think just any visual item can work the way the teacher expects it to.
I also like some of the activities that can go along with image grammar. Learning about grammar and writing doesn't always have to be sitting at a desk with paper and pencil. For example, strategy number 5 deals with students becoming detectives and solving a murder. This allows students to be involved in learning at the same time as moving around and talking with peers. Also, I would have never thought about the benefits of using a magic trick to learn concepts of grammar. This book and its ideas will definitely hold a place on my book shelves!