The common core the grammar toolkit : using mentor texts to teach the language standards in grades 3-5 / Sean Ruday.
| Author/creator | Ruday, Sean |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Larchmont, NY : Eye on Education, [2013] |
| Description | xiv, 193 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The importance of pronoun reference -- Subject-verb agreement -- Using commas and quotation marks in dialogue -- Simple, compound, and complex sentences -- Recognizing differences between spoken and written English -- Re-envisioning writing with relative pronouns and relative adverbs -- The progressive verb tenses and why they matter -- Why writers use modal auxiliaries -- Remaking writing with prepositional phrases -- Guidelines for capitalization use -- Choosing words and phrases to convey ideas precisely -- The perfect verb tenses -- Conjunctions and interjections -- Using punctuation for clarity and effect -- Dialects and language variations -- Interpreting and using figurative language -- Assessing students' knowledge -- Conclusion: final thoughts and tips for classroom practice. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 2013004301 |
| ISBN | 9781596672475 |
| ISBN | 1596672471 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LB1576 .R776 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |