Grammar Research Mini-Project Name______Goal: Create an argument for an English rule to be upheld or discontinued.

Instructions: 1. Study the list of commonly criticized English rules. Choose three or four rules that interest you. 2. Do some basic research on your choices. Learn about how the rules are supposed to work. 3. Decide on one rule to research further. 4. Begin researching deeper into the individual rule. The history of it, the criticisms against it, and opinions of those who believe it is still relevant/important are all good places to start. 5. Learn the correct usage of the rule. Know it well enough to explain it. 6. Write a one-to-two page report, detailing the rule. Include an explanation of the rule, along with examples of its proper usage. Include relevant criticism you found in your research. Spend the last paragraph of the report explaining your opinion on the rule.

Grammar Research Mini-Project Name______Goal: Create an argument for an English rule to be upheld or discontinued.

Instructions: 1. Study the list of commonly criticized English rules. Choose three or four rules that interest you. 2. Do some basic research on your choices. Learn about how the rules are supposed to work. 3. Decide on one rule to research further. 4. Begin researching deeper into the individual rule. The history of it, the criticisms against it, and opinions of those who believe it is still relevant/important are all good places to start. 5. Learn the correct usage of the rule. Know it well enough to explain it. 6. Write a one-to-two page report, detailing the rule. Include an explanation of the rule, along with examples of its proper usage. Include relevant criticism you found in your research. Spend the last paragraph of the report explaining your opinion on the rule.