Grammar for a purpose

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.

Each book sold separately