Woe is I, Jr.

In another departure from read alouds, I suggest using Woe is I, Jr. This is a great tool to teach the concepts that are harder to chew on by many students. It is just like a grammar textbook without all of the tedious exercises, and with more fun. I have used parts of this book with my students to help them understand when to use me and when to use I in a sentence. In order to figure out the correct word to use they play a game of hide and seek. Ask yourself: would I say Jason and I went to the park or Jason and me went to the park? Play hide and seek with Jason's name + and. You would be left with I went to the park and Me went to the park. Which sounds correct? Simple little tips like this will help any student, young or old, to have a better command of the English grammar rules.