Grammar for a purpose
Grammar for a purpose
Grammar for a purpose
Grammar for a purpose
Grammar for a purpose
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Grammar for a purpose

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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.

Features

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.
  • Model, teach and assess how grammar functions at text, sentence and word level across a range of purposes.
  • Define the Australian Curriculum: Englishmetalanguage 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.
  • Provide Reflecting on my learning opportunities and regular self-assessment.
  • Include reflection of learning prompts at relevant intervals.
  • Include a Looking Back feature for cumulative and spiralled learning of grammar.
  • Include margin tabs and visual cues for easy navigation.

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.

 

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