Adventures in English Grammar - Birkby & Fartown Library.
Boosting confidence in English for children 7-11 and their families
Date & time
31 October 2025 | 14.00-16.00
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Participatory interactive event
Event topic
Education
Audience
Children & families
Academic discipline
Linguistics
Venue
Fartown & Birkby - accessibility information - https://www.accessable.co.uk/kirklees-council/access-guides/birkby-and-fartown-library
What's on offer?
The event takes the form of a drop-in to a pop-up at one of three local libraries. Come along any time the pop-up is open, to learn more about English grammar and to take part in interactive themed games and activities to improve your knowledge and confidence of grammar. Most likely you will spend 20- 30 minutes at the drop in, but there will be extension activities available if you want to spend longer with us.
What's it about?
The event is about English syntax (which is popularly called “grammar”). It focuses on prepositions (words like of, with, at, to, under) that can be used by speakers of English in variable ways and which can be very challenging to define. The event is aimed at inspiring and supporting children who are required to learn about English grammar as part of their KS2 school curriculum, especially those in years 5 and 6 working toward SATs, who are required to know about aspects of Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar (SPaG). Although it might be a bit mystifying at first, grammar can be thought-provoking and far from being a series of pre-determined rules, there are lots of places where speakers can make their own choices.
Who's leading the event?
Dr Roxanne Taylor
Open to
Children in KS2 (7-11) and their families, although younger children and those up to age 14 will enjoy the activities
Of particular interest to
Children in KS2 (7-11) and their families, although younger children and those up to age 14 will enjoy the activities
Event Booking details
Drop in
Scheduling information
Friday 31st October - Birkby & Fartown Library.
Event booking deadline
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibraries
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