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by Natasha Attard (Author)
This book provides a clear and structured grammar curriculum designed for high school students and homeschooling families. With 30 focused lessons, the program can be used over 30 weeks of study, helping students develop a strong understanding of grammar while practicing skills at a manageable pace. Through clear explanations and progressive practice, students move from recognizing grammar structures to editing and proofreading with confidence.
Features:
Structured Lessons: Each lesson begins with a concise Reference Guide that explains the essential concept students are expected to understand.
Progressive Practice: Practice activities follow three levels of application-Warm-Up, Skill Builder, and Consolidation-allowing students to build confidence step by step.
Balanced Workload: Exercises are designed to reinforce understanding without overwhelming the student, making the program suitable for consistent weekly study.
Independent Study Ready: The clear lesson structure allows students to work through the curriculum independently with minimal supervision.
Support Tools Included:
Student Grammar Progress Record: A simple tracking system allows parents or teachers to record lesson completion, note the student's level of confidence, and add comments. The record also identifies the Common Core Language Standards (CCSS) addressed in the lessons.
Answer Key: A complete answer key is included in the book. A downloadable digital version is also available with quick links to each practice activity, making it easier to check answers on a phone or tablet, without flipping through pages.
Topics covered include:
- Phrases and Clauses
- Sentence Structure
- Parallel Structure
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Verb Tense Consistency
- Modal Verbs
- Sentence Fragments and Run-On Sentences
- Punctuation and Dialogue Conventions
Developed as a rigorous yet manageable grammar program, this curriculum helps students strengthen their understanding of grammar and develop greater confidence in their academic writing.
