The Grammar Book

Author : Diane Larsen-Freeman
Publisher : Heinle & Heinle Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781111351861
Total Pages : 864 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Grammar Book written by Diane Larsen-Freeman and published by Heinle & Heinle Pub. This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Grammar Book introduces teachers and future teachers to English grammatical constructions. This highly acclaimed text, used both as a course book and as a grammar reference guide, is suitable for all teachers of English. What sets it apart from other grammar books is its unique pedagogical focus: It describes not only how each grammatical construction is formed, but also its meaning and its use. Grammar is seen to be a resource for making meaning in textually and socially appropriate ways.

Author : Susan Thurman
Publisher : Adams Media
ISBN 13 : 1580628559
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need written by Susan Thurman and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need is the ideal resource for everyone who wants to produce writing that is clear, concise, and grammatically excellent. Whether you're creating perfect professional documents, spectacular school papers, or effective personal letters, you'll find this handbook indispensable. From word choice to punctuation to organization, English teacher Susan Thurman guides you through getting your thoughts on paper with polish. Using dozens of examples, The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need provides guidelines for: Understanding the parts of speech and elements of a sentence Avoiding the most common grammar and punctuation mistakes Using correct punctuating in every sentence Writing clearly and directly Approaching writing projects, whether big or small Easy to follow and authoritative, The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need provides all the necessary tools to make you successful with every type of written expression.

Author : C. Edward Good
Publisher : Capital Books
ISBN 13 : 9781892123237
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Grammar Book for You and I-- Oops, Me! written by C. Edward Good and published by Capital Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Correct English usage as it's never been taught before: lucidly, memorably, and humorously -- for all ages.

Author : James D. Williams
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135606501
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Teacher's Grammar Book written by James D. Williams and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-04-21 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Teacher's Grammar Book, Second Edition introduces the various grammars that inform writing instruction in our schools, and examines methods, strategies, and techniques that constitute best classroom practices for teaching grammar and writing. Designed for students who are preparing to become English or language arts teachers, as well as for credentialed teachers who want an easy-to-use guide to questions of methods, grammar, and teaching, this overview of basic English grammar includes the following major topics: a brief history of grammar, teaching grammar, grammar and writing, traditional grammar, transformational-generative grammar, cognitive grammar, dialects, black English, and Chicano English. New in the reorganized and fully updated Second Edition: *new chapter giving a brief history of grammar and grammar instruction; *new chapter on best practices--strategies and techniques that actually work; *expanded chapter on cognitive grammar--a topic not found in other texts of this nature; *expanded chapter on dialects; *summary and evaluation of the minimalist program (Noam Chomsky's most recent revision of transformational-generative grammar)--a topic unique among texts of this kind; and *reduced discussion of transformational grammar.

Author : C. Edward Good
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781567315769
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who's (... oops!) whose grammar book is this anyway? written by C. Edward Good and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In [this book] you will learn all about the parts of grammar, but more importantly how to put them together - work words, glue words, chunks of words, helpers, and trouble-makers. [The book] will teach you to communicate with clarity and precision. As you learn the logic behind the rules of grammar, you'll find it easy to obey them. You'll become the master of: perfect progressives; gender concealers; word substitutes; working words and helping words; joiners and gluers; phrases and clauses; points of punctuation; avoiding common mistakes; how to put all your words together in the clearest, most powerful way. -Dust jacket.

Author : Marianne Celce-Murcia
Publisher : Newbury House
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 872 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Grammar Book written by Marianne Celce-Murcia and published by Newbury House. This book was released on 1999 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this highly acclaimed revision, grammatical descriptions and teaching suggestions are organized into sections dealing with Form, Meaning, and Use. THE GRAMMAR BOOK, Second Edition helps teachers and future teachers grasp the linguistic system and details of English grammar, providing more information on how structures are used at the discourse level.

Author : Lester Kaufman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119652847
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation written by Lester Kaufman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-16 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.

Author : Nollaig Mac Congáil
Publisher : Clo Iar-Chonnachta
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Irish Grammar Book written by Nollaig Mac Congáil and published by Clo Iar-Chonnachta. This book was released on 2004 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nolaig Mac Congail's Irish Grammar Book is a reference manual for learners of Irish. It presents the rules of Irish grammar in a clear, concise and understandable manner. The grammatical rules are based on those contained in Niall O Donaill's Factoir Goeilge-Beana, the single largest corpus of authoritative Irish in existence."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Diane Mae Robinson
Publisher : Diane Mae Robinson Ink
ISBN 13 : 9781988714011
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dragon Grammar Book written by Diane Mae Robinson and published by Diane Mae Robinson Ink. This book was released on 2017-12-10 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally! An easy-to-understand grammar book with fun grammar lessons. The Dragon Grammar Book is the ideal grammar book for kids, dragons, and adults alike. From multi-award winning children's fantasy author, Diane Mae Robinson, The Dragon Grammar Book introduces middle grades through adults to the basic rules of the English language with easy grammar lessons. Featuring the zany fantasy characters in the author's The Pen Pieyu Adventures series, The Dragon Grammar Book is sure to be enjoyed by the whole kingdom. "With clear examples and fun activities, this book is a must-have for readers and aspiring writers." -Peter Takach, English Teacher and Grammarian "Having a useful resource that engages students and includes a wide variety of grammar rules with short, fun examples is difficult to find. Robinson has produced a winner with this easy-to-navigate, all-inclusive, grammar guide for kids." -Literary Titan " I've rarely come across as well presented and entertaining an approach to what can be an intimidating subject, particularly for a young audience or for adults learning English as a second language. Robinson gets to the heart of the really puzzling aspects of grammar and offers them up in a format designed to make learning grammar more fun." -Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite "Author Diane Mae Robinson has written an excellent and fun book on grammar that children and adults will comprehend. Schools, libraries, writers, and readers will benefit from this easy-to-understand grammar book." -Barbara Fanson for Readers' Favorite "Do you think English grammar is fun? No? Join the club. It can be torture. However, there is a book called The Dragon Grammar Book by Diane Mae Robinson and it might just change your opinion about grammar books." -Kim Anisi for Readers' Favorite

Author : Maria Beatty
Publisher : Bookbaby
ISBN 13 : 9781543998962
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Language Theater written by Maria Beatty and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Language Theater - a fun, fully illustrated Grammar Book (c) 2019 Written by Maria Beatty. Illustrated by Bill Skrief. Language is a theater. The words are the actors. Denis Diderot. In this exciting Language Play, Master of Ceremonies, Theo the Grammarian, introduces each of the Parts-of-Speech-Actors and one-by-one these actors take the stage and perform their grammatical roles & show & tell us how they all interact using engaging pictorial examples. All illustrations are clear, simple, fun, joyful and specific. Ending chapter exercises reinforce each actor's role and often include a drawing activity. Now educators have an exciting alternative to conquer the learning grammar is boring misnomer. On grammar's importance, we all can agree with author William B. Bradford: Grammar, regardless of the country or the language, is the foundation for communication -- the better the grammar, the clearer the message. The Language Theater FILLS MARKET NEEDS FOR... STUDENTS & TEACHERS - a textbook that acts out what each part of speech does in a fun way. PARENTS - an easy to understand reference book to help answer children's grammar questions. ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) STUDENTS - an active, character-driven textbook that can visually lead to the core of the language. BUSINESSES - an easy to understand reference textbook that can help new hires improve their writing skills.