{"product_id":"talking-about-writing-part-four-shirley-campbell-b-a-m-a-9781552122488","title":"Talking about Writing, Part Four: A sequential programme of sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and usage for Grade 11 with accompanying Answer K","description":"Talking about Writing is for high school teachers and students who \u003cp\u003e 1. need a common vocabulary with which to discuss written language; 2. desire a working knowledge of the chief elements of sentence structure, grammar, usage and punctuation as they apply to the writing process; 3. demand an integrated approach, and a sequenced format adaptable to individual lessons; and 4. appreciate the help of an \u003ci\u003eAnswer key\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mechanic immersed in the intricacies of engine repair does not ask for a \"thingummy\" or a \"whatsit.\" He or she names the tool and holds out a hand to receive it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the same way, teachers and students poring over the products of the writing process need a \u003cb\u003ebasic common vocabulary\u003c\/b\u003e with which to discuss the work. They need to make mutually understandable statements which will clarify and improve the material under review. For example, \"This sentence contains a misplaced modifier\" is more helpful and precise than 'Don't you think putting this bit in a different place will make the sentence sound better?' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTalking about Writing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e supplies this basic vocabulary. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe text has a simple format. It teaches the recognition of the \u003cb\u003enine sentence errors\u003c\/b\u003e which writers commonly make. \u003cb\u003eIt integrates the grammar\u003c\/b\u003e necessary to understand each sentence error. \u003cb\u003eSentence combining, usage, and punctuation exercises\u003c\/b\u003e strengthen writing technique. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTalking about Writing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e fills a need for both a concrete objective in English language study and \u003cb\u003ea teaching plan\u003c\/b\u003e. It provides a method of entry - the nine sentence errors - which is useful to many: beginning teachers, for example; teachers of other subjects who have been asked to pick up one or two blocks of English in the timetable; teachers who wish a clear explanation of the language in the writing process; or parents who run \u003cb\u003ehome school\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA further advantage is to \u003cb\u003emake a connection between the teaching of English language and other languages\u003c\/b\u003e; such as, French or Spanish. Students studying a second language are expected to recognize, for example, a direct object or a past participle in order to make the necessary agreement. The grammar component accompanying each sentence error encourages the transfer of this knowledge from one language to another. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTalking about Writing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eis sequenced and self-explanatory\u003c\/b\u003e. In each chapter the material progresses in simple and logical increments to the desired end; namely, to recognize a sentence error in order to discuss written work, practise effective writing techniques, and empower communication. The sentence errors progress in difficulty from grades 8 to 12. \u003cb\u003eThe format is adapted for individual lessons\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurriculum guides tend to be written in generalities. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTalking about Writing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e provides the teacher with a pattern\u003c\/i\u003e. Having experienced the focus of this programme and the integration of the topics, he or she then knows how to access additional material to suit a student's individual needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow \u003ci\u003eTalking about Writing\u003c\/i\u003e is organized\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents are taught to recognize the nine major sentence errors: two in each of grades 8 to 11, and one in grade 12, as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Grade 8- Run-on Sentence, Sentence Fragment Grade 9- Lack of Parallel Structure, Misplaced Modifier Grade 10- Dangling Participle, Lack of Agreement Grade 11- Indefinite Antecedent, Incorrect Tense Grade 12- Wordiness \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grammar necessary to understand the sentence error is integrated with appropriate punctuation and sentence combing techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pre-test and a post-test accompa...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shirley Campbell B. a. M. a.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1552122484\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781552122488\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trafford Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/17\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shirley Campbell B. a. 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