Students start with a review of sentence types and structure, then focus on capitalization and punctuation, before moving on to parts of speech, usage, and dictionary use. Throughout these sections, "Writer's Corner" assignments progress in each unit, focusing on formal short essay projects, oral book review, formal full-length essay, extended definition, and process writing. Writing assignments begin with very practical essay tests, letters, and then move to research paper and personal essay projects, with a focus on writing style. The course requires the consumable student text and the spiral bound teacher key (full student text with answers and full Grammar Handbook). For testing, use the consumable student quiz and test booklet, and the teacher quiz and test key. Use the Supplementary Exercises (with perforated pages) for students needing more grammar, usage, and mechanics' practice. ~ Ruth
