Poems as mnemonic devices to aid grammar recall

Authors

Carolin A. Metzger, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

5-2000

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

English

First Advisor

Dr. Beatrice Newman

Second Advisor

Dr. Edward Heckler

Third Advisor

Dr. Catherine Quick

Abstract

This study was implemented to explore the extent to which students' performance on grammar editing exams might be affected by exposure to poems used as mnemonic devices intended to aid recall of grammar rules. The poems were used as mnemonic tools to assist subjects memory of specific grammar points. The place of grammar in writing instruction, the use of mnemonics, and the use of rhyme and rhythm are reviewed. The subjects for this study came from developmental level classes at the university level and from advanced level English as Second Language classes. The results emphasize the need for teacher-student interaction in the use of this technique.

Comments

Copyright 2000 Carolin A. Metzger. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American