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Imserba Webstore - Schoolhouse Rock! - Grammar Rock [VHS]
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List Price: $14.99
Our Price: $10.41
Your Save: $ 4.58 ( 31% )
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Starring: Lauren Yohe, Tom Yohe, Bob Kaliban, Darrel Stern, Joshie Armstead
Directed By: Tom Warburton
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781569494073
Format: Animated
ISBN: 156949407X
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Release Date: 1997-08-05
Running Time: 30
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1973-01-06
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Editorial Reviews:
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There are two types of Schoolhouse Rock fans. Type A: those who--inspired in the '70s and '80s by "Conjunction Junction" and "Interjections!"--went on to become grammar gurus, copyeditors, and computational linguists. And type B: those who--less inspired by grammar than by catchy refrains--can still sing lines that today sound less than P.C.: Though Geraldine played hard to get (uh huh),
Geraldo knew he'd woo her yet.
He showed his affection,
Despite her objection,
And Geraldine hollered some interjections! (Geraldo, if you'll recall, is a goat.) No matter. Both kinds of fans will enjoy revisiting these Saturday-morning shorts--and hopefully this video will find its way into classrooms, to boot. Clever teachers who grew up on this stuff will know how to make Schoolhouse Rock fans (ideally of type A) out of the next generation, too. --Erik Macki
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Summary: Jazz Greats At Their Best Teaching Kids!
Comment: Bob Dorrough and Blossom Dearie, among others at their best...sharing their great musical talents with kids in this School House Rock! Grammar Rock edition.
This didn't come on the air until I was older so I missed the whole SHR phenomenom but I know people who did grow up with it and they loved it. I can see why.
Dig it! It's good.
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Summary: Carr's Critics Give 4 stars
Comment: From Mrs. Carr's third period: This video was entertaining because the songs were catchy and easy to sing along with. The video helped us review the parts of speech and compare the differences between them. We were able to absorb the information while listening to the songs. The cartoons were really vivid and colorful, which made them stand out. Overall this video took us back to our elementary school days when we would all watch it in class. Conjunction Junction was a favorite. The rhyming and rhythm were very appealing. Mr. Morton was not very good, however, at explaining the information about sentences. It just gave examples and didn't really explain it. It seemed like it was too short.
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Summary: Englishgeek
Comment: I grew up in the 70's and 80's watching School House Rock. My favorites have always been "Interjection," "Lolly Lolly Get Your Adverbs Here," "Unpack Your Adjectives." Today, I teach College Prep Writing at a community college, and I introduce my students to the parts of speech with this video. And when I do, I always hear the comments from the back of the room, "Oh my God, she's even singing along." These songs work wonders even for adults. Later on, when we get more in depth, all I have to say is "Lolly Lolly" and students start singing themselves.
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Summary: Great Refresher for Adults
Comment: I work with many adult college students who do not remember basic grammar. I often recommend they buy this for a quick, basic grammar review. It sounds silly when I first say it, but this is a fun and memorable way to understand grammar. Many students report watching it with their children. It's also very helpful for ESL students.
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Summary: Schoolhouse Rock! Grammar Rock
Comment: Here's a quick fix or review for those children struggling with understanding grammar. Because of the easy tunes and rhyming lyrics, children will quickly remember the correct ways to use nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs, subjects, and predicates. Because of the age of the product, it has inherent problems. Grammar usage rules have changed over the years, so children may pick up some weak or incorrect ideas on usage. Although many of us remember "Conjunction Junction" with great delight, children need to recognize the new list of conjunctions. The video tends to stress passive writing over active writing. Bits of the language in the "Adjective" song allow kids to belittle or mock others. But the joy of learning through music--even with dated lyrics--allows for a meeting ground where parents can add to the learning process.
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