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Product Description

Grammar Conventions is a unique series written by Australian teachers to provide stimulating activities that will develop students' language skills. It incorporates fun activities that address both traditional and functional grammar. The aim of Grammar Conventions is to systematically provide all students with interesting and achievable activities based on fulfilling rigorous Australian Curriculum grammatical requirements.

An extensive number of graphics has been used to assist in the easier understanding of many concepts. As new concepts are introduced teachers are given specific teaching points upon which they can focus their students' attention. The chief authors of Grammar Conventions are John Walters, a school principal, and Lauren O'Brien, teacher. In addition to these fine authors Harry O'Brien, Bill Spence, Greg Purcell, Graham Roberts and Fiona Wrigley have consulted on this series.

Key Features:

Addresses Australian Curriculum content descriptions
Functional and traditional grammar
Types of text included in units:
- imaginative
- persuasive
- informative
Systematically develops the fundamental and ongoing understanding of grammar
Treats complex concepts in bite-size steps
Includes punctuation and a broad range of language activities
Engaging graphics and diagrams to aid understanding
Blue shaded instructional bars give clear explanations
Answers provided for Years 2 to 6
NAPLAN style questioning
Student and teacher friendly
Beautiful full-colour design
Written by Australian teachers and reviewed by language consultants, including university English professors
Proudly printed in Australia to support Australian jobs

Updated
3rd Edition

$19.95 (inc. GST)

Grammar Conventions Up Close

Sample units

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