ABSTRACT

This textbook provides an innovative introduction to core areas of grammar: a systematic guide to the structure of English, arranged hierarchically from the word to the sentence to the paragraph level. Using a linguistic framework, activities and exercises, and diverse authentic texts, the book connects grammar knowledge to writing development, strengthening student understanding of language as a tool for text construction. Students of linguistics and English language will develop foundational knowledge about grammar and texts, as will writing students. Aligning with state curricular standards around the world, the book will be particularly useful for students of English Education.

chapter 2|23 pages

Function Words (the Closed Class of Words)

chapter 3|24 pages

Content Words (the Open Class of Words)

chapter 4|26 pages

Phrases

chapter 5|19 pages

Clauses

Structure of Clauses

chapter 6|21 pages

Consolidation

chapter 7|19 pages

Sentence Expansion and Sentence Functions

chapter 8|26 pages

Weaving Fluent Texts

chapter 9|18 pages

Punctuation

chapter |6 pages

Afterword

Honing the Craft of Language