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Getting Writing Right: High Schooler's Handbook on Punctuation and Grammar Set
The Getting Writing Right Set consists of a practical writer's handbook, accompanying learning guides, exams, and exam keys.
The Getting Writing Right book is a writer's handbook that covers punctuation and provides grammar references. Part 1 of the book covers punctuation, part 2 covers grammar, and the book ends with the grammar at a glance section and topical index. Seven individual learning guides, as well as the exams and exam keys provide the students with a self-guided lesson plan. While not very lengthy, each learning guide serves the purpose well with How tos, reading assignments from the book, drill assignments, teacher check points, practical application writing assignments and a place for the student and supervisor/teacher to sign off when the student completes each guide. There is an exam after each learning guide. Each learning guide gives an estimated time the material should take. I added it up to a total of 38 hours.
Often in high school language arts, the focus switches from being heavier in grammar and punctuation instruction to composition and literature. This would provide a punctuation/grammar check-up and review as part of a high school English course. ~Judy
Want to become a first-class authority on grammar? Probably not.
How about a specialist in punctuation rules? Not likely.
What most of us want is to be able to write well, to communicate effectively in writing.
What we need is a handy reference that will help us know whether we need a comma here or a semi-colon there.
Punctuation is simply the use of symbols to control the flow of writing and ensure it's clear.
Grammar is simply how we put words together so our writing makes sense.
Getting Writing Right was created as a simple, go-to reference on these subjects—to help you become a better writer by providing a quick reference for use when writing.
Read it. Use it. And get your writing right!
Includes seven separate learning guides that help students progress through the book providing opportunities for lots of practice as they hone their skills.
The writing curriculum offered by Heron Press emphasizes a self-paced mastery approach to learning grammar and composition. While not a heavy writing or grammar course, it seems to be very well-designed. The straightforward way the materials are presented alongside the course learning guides should permit most students to complete the program on their own. The publisher also has a Public Speaking Course (#035125) that compliments the series. Most sets include a student text, workbook, learning guide, exams and exam guides, and a materials list. While most of the learning guides are printed simply on plain paper and stapled in the corner, they really do seem to be the hub of the curriculum, essentially serving as a lesson plan.
These books and materials are secular in focus and philosophy. The publisher is associated with L. Ron Hubbard, but we didn't see any overt evidence of religious content. This is a well-designed series, with an emphasis on simplicity and focusing on the message.
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | Heron Books |
Grades: | 9-12 |
ISBN: | 9780897392570 |
Length in Inches: | 11.375 |
Width in Inches: | 9 |
Height in Inches: | 1.125 |
Weight in Pounds: | 1.45 |