Grammar for a Purpose 1
Edition:
1
ISBN:
9780195569230
Publisher:
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Published Date:
2012
Price:
$15.99
| The Grammar for a Purpose series uses the standard grammar terminology within a contextual framework to develop knowledge and understanding of how grammar is used and how it can change to suit the writing purpose. Student Books ◦Present authentic models of grammar in informative, imaginative and persuasive texts. ◦Explore the key grammar features of each text type at the text, sentence and word level, and then compare the use of a specific word-level grammar feature in two other text types. ◦Define the Australian Curriculum metalanguage of grammar. ◦Explore grammar choices in writing so that grammar becomes more than a simple set of rules. ◦Analyse the use of language devices to create specific effects, for example, similes, metaphors, repetition, technical language and so on. ◦Allow ample opportunity for revision and consolidation of grammar knowledge and skills. ◦Include reflection of learning prompts at relevant intervals. CD-ROM ◦A CD-ROM is included with each student book to model, review and assess puncuation usage. ◦A punctuation continuum across year levels. ◦Preparation for NAPLAN testing. ◦Proofreading for puncuation exercises allowing students to apply their knowledge and skills. |