Download or read book Course of Study in English Composition Correct Usage and Spelling written by Minneapolis Public Schools. Board of Education and published by . This book was released on 1935 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book English Composition written by Ann Inoshita and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This OER textbook has been designed for students to learn the foundational concepts for English 100 (first-year college composition). The content aligns to learning outcomes across all campuses in the University of Hawai'i system. It was designed, written, and edited during a three day book sprint in May, 2019.
Download or read book College Composition CLEP Test Study Guide written by Passyourclass and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2024 Edition Our CLEP study guides are different! The College Composition CLEP study guide TEACHES you what you need to know to pass the CLEP test. This study guide is more than just pages of sample test questions. Our easy to understand study guide will TEACH you the information. We've condensed what you need to know into a manageable book - one that will leave you completely prepared to tackle the test. This study guide includes sample test questions that will test your knowledge AND teach you new material. Your College Composition CLEP study guide also includes flashcards that are bound into the back of the book. Use these to memorize key concepts and terms. Anyone can take and pass a CLEP test. What are you waiting for? ****Testimonials****I just wanted to drop you guys a line and tell you that I passed my final CLEP exam last Monday which gives me all of the credits I need to graduate. I have taken 30 credits worth of CLEP exams and I've passed them all by using your study guides. I actually purchased one of your study guides and failed my first test. I didn't fail because of your guide though, I failed because I didn't manage my time effectively and I ran short. I looked at your study guide after failing though, and a lot of the information on your study guide was very relevant to what was on the test. So, I tried again with a different test and a different study guide of yours. I passed. This pattern continues for 30 credits. I graduate on June 9th thanks to you guys, so I wanted to say thank you. The guides were worth every penny. Thanks, -John S.****I would like to thank you for your study guides. I will be graduating in December with two bachelor degrees and CLEP helped me get there quickly. I gained 36 credits through CLEP and your study guides helped me through almost all of them. I can honestly say that I would not have passed many of the tests without your guides. Great products. Thanks!! -Erin W.****
Download or read book Course of Study in Composition Elementary and Junior High Schools Grades 7A 9B written by New York (N.Y.). Board of Education and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book English Grammar and Composition written by John E. Warriner and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasizes composition skills and writing techniques using models that are meaningful to today's high school students.
Download or read book The Art of Writing and Speaking the English Language written by Sherwin Cody and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-03 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Do You Make These Mistakes in English?" Sherwin Cody was an American writer and entrepreneur who developed a long-running home-study course in speaking and writing with an advertisement with this title. A critic of traditional English education, Cody advocated colloquial style and grammar. He asked: What is the reason so many of us are deficient in the use of English and find our careers stunted in consequence? Why is it some cannot spell correctly and others cannot punctuate? Why do so many find themselves at a loss for words to express their meaning adequately? The reason for the deficiency is clear: Most persons do not write or speak good English simply because they never formed the habit of doing so. Most persons use only common words -- colorless, flat, ordinary. Their speech and their letters are lifeless, monotonous, humdrum. If there is a subject of really universal interest and utility, it is the art of writing and speaking one's own language effectively. It is the basis of culture, as we all know; but it is infinitely more than that: it is the basis of business. No salesman can sell anything unless he can explain the merits of his goods in effective English (among our people), or can write an advertisement equally effective, or present his ideas, and the facts, in a letter. The way we talk, and write letters, largely determines our success in life. Now it is well for us to face at once the counter-statement that the most ignorant and uncultivated men often succeed best in business, and that misspelled, ungrammatical advertisements have brought in millions of dollars. As far as spelling is concerned, we know that some of the masters of literature have been atrocious spellers and many suppose that when one can sin in such company, sinning is, as we might say, a "beauty spot", a defect in which we can even take pride. There is a general belief that while bad air may be a positive evil influence, incorrect use of language is at most no more than a negative evil: that while it may be a good thing to be correct, no special harm is involved in being incorrect. The ordinary person conceives of good use of language as an accomplishment to be learned from books, a prim system of genteel manners to be put on when occasion demands, a sort of superficial education in the correct thing, or, as the boys would say, "the proper caper." In this, however, he is mistaken. Language which expresses the thought with strict logical accuracy is correct language. Language which is sufficiently rich in its resources to express thought fully is effective language. If the writer or speaker has a sufficient stock of words and forms at his disposal, he has only to use them in a strictly logical way and with sufficient fullness to be both correct and effective. The unfortunate thing is that teachers of language have failed to go to the root of the trouble, and enormous effort has counted for nothing, and besides has led to discouragement. The right kind of language-teaching will give us power, a kind of eloquence, a skill in the use of words. That help us to write advertisements that pull business, write letters that win customers, and speak in effective ways to sell goods. (From the Introduction) Those who take advantage of this study gain something so priceless that it cannot be measured in terms of money. They gain a facility in speech that marks them as educated people in whatever society they find themselves. They gain the self-confidence and self-respect which this ability inspires. This is a classic reference that belongs on every writer's shelf. Get Your Copy Now.
Download or read book Principles of Method in Elementary English Composition written by National Conference on Research in English and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Survey of Courses of Study and Other Curriculum Materials Published Since 1934 written by Bernice Elizabeth Leary and published by . This book was released on 1938 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Serious Student s Guide to English Composition written by Richard Branyon and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Serious Student's Guide to Western Culture (c) is an extraordinary series of reference works designed for students and readers at any level who want to learn more about the basic concepts of literature and understand the cultural background that has influenced works of great literature during the past 2,000 years. The reference series is conveniently arranged in separate volumes so the student can focus on one particular area of study or purchase all three volumes at a discount to obtain comprehensive coverage of all areas. Please see separate listing for the combined set of three volumes to obtain the discount.The first three volumes focus on ideas in Western culture needed to understand literature. Volumes 4 and 5 focus on related areas of English composition and vocabulary building. These texts examine most of the important ideas in Western culture to allow the reader to develop a deeper understanding of the world's great literature. Each volume presents a clear, concise explanation of important concepts in Western culture and provides many examples from specific texts. Although these texts are designed primarily for the study of literature, they can be read as stand-alone texts for the enjoyment of learning new ideas. Volume 1 of this series presents a comprehensive analysis of world literature with an emphasis on British and American authors. This volume provides essential information on periods, genres, categories, basic concepts, major authors, critical theory, literary terms and other information the student needs to analyze and appreciate literature. This volume also examines the difference between the intellectual and cultural assumptions in British and American literature to help students develop a more cosmopolitan view of literature. Volume 2 of this series examines the intellectual, social, economic, and historical issues that have influenced great writers of world literature. This volume presents a summary of important philosophers, scientists, historians, psychologists, sociologists, economists, and other writers who have commented on the emerging ideas of their time and the extent to which these ideas influence literature. Volume 2 also includes several lists of books and awards to give the reader an overview of the important books that have influenced culture.Volume 3 in this series presents several dictionaries of allusions to Western culture found in literature. This section includes allusions to literary characters and terms, religious and biblical figures, Greek and Roman mythology, numbers and symbols, famous quotations from Shakespeare, and other information related to understanding these cultural allusions. This volume is extremely useful to readers who have a limited exposure in the humanities.Volume 4 in this series examines the basic concepts needed for students to improve their written and oral communication skills in academic discourse and in the business world. This volume presents a summary of important concepts taught in college composition and business communication courses and presents general information that can help students in any academic discipline write successful expository papers and present their ideas in accordance with conventions. This volume presents concepts of structure, organization, grammar, punctuation, use of evidence, transitions, style, argumentation and other topics.Volume 5 of this series is designed to help students improve their vocabulary by learning Latin and Greek etyma. This volume includes the most common etyma from Latin and Greek and illustrates their use in common words in the English language. This volume also includes sections on the influence on French, German, Spanish, and Italians words on the English language and presents several phrases and quotations in these languages to help readers understand the close connections between English and Romance languages.
Download or read book Catalog written by State Teachers College at Bridgewater (Mass.) and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 938 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Higher Lessons in English written by Alonzo Reed and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-24 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Higher Lessons in English: A Work on English Grammar and Composition, in Which the Science of the Language Is Made Tributary to the Art of Expression; A Course of Practical Lessons Carefully Graded, and Adopted to Every Day Use in the School-Room The plan of "Higher Lessons" will perhaps be better understood if we first speak of two classes of text-books with which this work is brought into competition. Method of One Class of Text-books. - In one class are those that aim chiefly to present a course of technical grammar in the order of Orthography, Etymology, Syntax, and Prosody. These books give large space to grammatical Etymology, and demand much memorizing of definitions, rules, declensions, and conjugations, and much formal word parsing, - work of which a considerable portion is merely the invention of grammarians, and has little value in determining the pupils use of language or in developing his reasoning faculties. This is a revival of the long-endured, unfruitful, old-time method. Method of Another Class of Text-hooks. - In another class are those that present a miscellaneous collection of lessons in Composition, Spelling, Pronunciation, Sentence-analysis, Technical Grammar, and General Information, without unity or continuity. The pupil who completes these books will have gained something by practice and will have picked up some scraps of knowledge; but his information will be vague and disconnected, and he will have missed that mental training which it is the aim of a good text-book to afford. A text-book is of value just so far as it presents a clear, logical development of its subject. It must present its science or its art as a natural growth, otherwise there is no apology for its being. The Study of the Sentence for the Proper Use of Words. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book English Spelling and Grammar Course written by David B Walsh and published by . This book was released on 2023-08-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: rammar, as an art, is the power of reading, writing, and speaking correctly. As an acquisition, it is the essential skill of scholarship. As a study, it is the practical science which teaches the right use of language. An English Grammar is a book which professes to explain the nature and structure of the English language; and to show, on just authority, what is, and what is not, good English. ENGLISH GRAMMAR, in itself, is the art of reading, writing, and speaking the English language correctly. It implies, in the adept, such knowledge as enables him to avoid improprieties of speech; to correct any errors that may occur in literary compositions; and to parse, or explain grammatically, whatsoever is rightly written. To read is to perceive what is written or printed, so as to understand the words, and be able to utter them with their proper sounds. To write is to express words and thoughts by letters, or characters, made with a pen or other instrument. To speak is to utter words orally, in order that they may be heard and understood. Grammar, like every other liberal art, can be properly taught only by a regular analysis, or systematic elucidation, of its component parts or principles; and these parts or principles must be made known chiefly by means of definitions and examples, rules and exercises.
Download or read book Two Years Course in English Composition written by Charles Lane Hanson and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Standard Written English Grammar and Usage in the First Year Composition Classroom First Year Composition Educators Perspectives written by Mary-Gwynne M. Millione and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study was conducted to discover how first-year composition (FYC) teachers at large, public, 4-year universities respond to students who write prose with numerous Standard Written English (SWE) errors, the techniques the teachers use, and if the teachers perceive themselves as positively impacting the students’ writing. The researcher believed the teachers’ background (i.e., education and experience) would have an effect. Method: An anonymous survey was sent to FYC teachers at large, public, 4-year universities. A follow-up interview was conducted, and a web search performed. Results: One hundred and twenty-one participants completed the survey; three were interviewed. Over 49% used the majority of techniques listed in the survey at least sometimes. Most frequently used techniques include making SWE comments on students’ papers (84%), and using peer reviews (59%), mini lessons (54%), handbooks (36%), and handouts or worksheets (33%). Teachers with a creative writing degree were more likely to make comments on the students’ papers (r = .278, p = .002), as well as teachers who have taken creative writing courses (r = .271, p = .005). Those with a linguistics degree were not as likely to use the technique (r = - .359, p = .00). Participants with higher degrees were less likely to use peer reviews (r = -0.289, p = .001). Participants who have taken more graduate courses in linguistics were more likely to use non-technical terms when explaining SWE. No correlation existed for experience teaching and techniques used. A positive correlation was found between techniques teachers used and their perceived effectiveness, except for handbooks, using excerpts from students’ papers, and students keeping track of errors. However, at least one-third believed the techniques they used were not effective. Of the total participants, 73 wrote detailed comments regarding the teaching of SWE in FYC. Over half believe SWE should be taught during class; 22% during individual conferencing. Almost all felt either somewhat or very prepared to teach SWE, but those with creative writing degrees felt less prepared (r = -.194, p = .035). Teachers found the following helpful in preparing them to teach SWE: teaching (r = .304, p = .001), taking writing courses (r = .197, p = .043), and taking linguistics courses (r = .321, p = .008). Discussion: Participants would like better preparation and more effective ways to teach SWE. Better teacher preparation may include linguistic courses and writing courses, especially for those with a creative writing background. More research is needed in the area of effective ways to teach SWE.
Download or read book State Course of Study written by Virginia and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 1070 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Elementary English Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bibliography of Research Studies in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1929 with total page 1996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
