From the Teacher's Introduction:
"Because certain aspects of English grammar and composition are difficult to master, it is unrealistic to rely on a system which requires students to learn individual rules through isolated exercises. English grammar should be taught in response to the need to use it effectively. It cannot be taught as a separate entity without continuous application.
THE BEST MEDIUM AVAILABLE FOR TEACHING GRAMMAR IS THE STUDENT'S OWN WRITING. The central idea of Learning Grammar Through Writing is to teach grammar to students by having them write compositions regularly and then correct their own work, at a level which they can reasonably be expected to achieve."
We have revised and expanded this book with the authors' permission. There is now an Appendix consisting of:
"Because certain aspects of English grammar and composition are difficult to master, it is unrealistic to rely on a system which requires students to learn individual rules through isolated exercises. English grammar should be taught in response to the need to use it effectively. It cannot be taught as a separate entity without continuous application.
THE BEST MEDIUM AVAILABLE FOR TEACHING GRAMMAR IS THE STUDENT'S OWN WRITING. The central idea of Learning Grammar Through Writing is to teach grammar to students by having them write compositions regularly and then correct their own work, at a level which they can reasonably be expected to achieve."
We have revised and expanded this book with the authors' permission. There is now an Appendix consisting of:
- Punctuation at a Glance
- All About Syllables
- More Problem Words and Expressions
- Various Concepts
- Ways to Cure Writer's Block