Description
Designed to help students become better writers, Grammar for Writers teaches them to analyze their own writing, discover problems, and write better sentences. The result is less fear about getting grammar wrong, and more freedom in the flexibility that English affords your homeschool student.
Benefits:
- Overcomes Fear of Grammar: The course is designed to alleviate the intimidation and fear associated with English grammar. It aims to transform this fear into an understanding of the language’s flexibility and richness, empowering writers.
- Flexibility in Expression and Nuance: It emphasizes the English language’s ability to communicate ideas in multiple ways, offering various shades of meaning and nuances. This aspect of the course encourages writers to explore different expressions to find the best fit for their ideas.
- Practical Tools for Improved Writing: The course provides concrete tools for analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing problems in writing. This isn’t just about correcting errors; it’s about enhancing the overall quality of writing.
- Systematic Approach to Writing: Grammar for Writers helps learners to think systematically and analytically about sentence structure, aiding in the construction of better sentences and clearer writing.
- Builds on Instinctive Language Understanding: The course builds on the student’s instinctive understanding of language to demystify grammar and sentence structure, helping them to make more informed choices in their writing.
Includes:
- 41 videos lessons (6.5 hours total)
- Lecture Notes for each lesson (PDF)
- Quizzes for each lesson (PDF)
This course is a great choice for homeschool families or for independent learners.
Ages: 14+
Credit: ½ Credit for High-School (or Upper Middle-School) Language Arts or Writing
Try sample lessons in our online learning platform.
License: This product is licensed for use by one family. For group, co-op, or school use, each family will need to purchase a copy or purchase licenses for each student. For more information, visit our group license page.