Grammar for Sentence Combining: Underpinning Knowledge for Adult Literacy Practitioners

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Literacy, Grammar
Cover of the book Grammar for Sentence Combining: Underpinning Knowledge for Adult Literacy Practitioners by Maxine Burton, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE)
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Author: Maxine Burton ISBN: 9781862015159
Publisher: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) Publication: January 25, 2012
Imprint: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education Language: English
Author: Maxine Burton
ISBN: 9781862015159
Publisher: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE)
Publication: January 25, 2012
Imprint: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
Language: English

This clearly written, accessible guide outlines the principles of sentence combining – the technique for expanding sentence structure by creating compound and complex sentences from simple sentences. Sentence combining is the one aspect of grammar teaching that has been demonstrated through research to improve the quality of learners’ writing. Along the way it will demystify syntax by explaining the basics of sentence structure and conjunctions, equipping practitioners with underpinning knowledge that empowers them to confidently deliver effective teaching of writing skills. Grammar for Sentence Combining is an essential reference book for adult literacy teacher/tutors, teacher training courses and continuing professional development.

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This clearly written, accessible guide outlines the principles of sentence combining – the technique for expanding sentence structure by creating compound and complex sentences from simple sentences. Sentence combining is the one aspect of grammar teaching that has been demonstrated through research to improve the quality of learners’ writing. Along the way it will demystify syntax by explaining the basics of sentence structure and conjunctions, equipping practitioners with underpinning knowledge that empowers them to confidently deliver effective teaching of writing skills. Grammar for Sentence Combining is an essential reference book for adult literacy teacher/tutors, teacher training courses and continuing professional development.

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