Grammar First

Description

This work examines model texts that illustrate rules, encouraging students to apply and consolidate grammar in their writing. The texts develop grammar skills within a textual context targeting Sentence Level objectives of the Framework for Teaching English, with a cross-curricular emphasis. "Grammar First" is a new, differentiated programme designed to compliment "Write First and Spelling First."

Table of contents

Part 1 Words: nouns; verbs; adjectives; adverbs; prepositions; pronouns. Part 2 Words to sentences: making your meaning clear; commas; semi-colons; apostrophes; dashes and brackets; sentences and style; making sentences interesting - phrases; making sentences interesting - clauses; connectives. Part 3 Sentences to paragraphs: new paragraphs structuring a paragraph; sentence structure; extending sentences; verb tenses; active and passive verbs; using speech marks. Part 4 Grammar in action: non-chronological report; recount; instructions; explanations; persuasion; discursive writing; standard English; book reviews.