Grammar for Writers DVD

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Product Overview

  • Video instruction for upper-level writing
  • Complete course requires spiral-bound student notes
  • 2-3 lessons weekly; ½ credit course

Description

Designed for those who seriously want to improve their writing, this self-study video course provides an in-depth study into grammar; the foundational element in all composition. Jonathan Rogers, author of The Wilderking Trilogy, obviously loves grammar and recognizes its importance to the writer. His engaging lectures will convince students that there is indeed someone who is enthusiastic about nouns, verbs and all of their “relatives". In fact, his presentation may well fill teens with at least a little of that enthusiasm. Your students writing will be the better for it. The course is 42 lessons (lectures) divided into four modules: The Main Line, Modifiers, Noun Equivalents, and Connections/Transitions. Each lesson has a 10-minute video segment plus written lecture notes and a quiz. This three-disc DVD set includes the 42 video lessons. Lecture notes, quizzes, and answer keys are available as a download from the publisher's website. This would serve as the grammar component of a high school English credit.

Publisher's Description of Grammar for Writers DVD

Grammar for Writers is a video-based, self-paced course designed to help learners feel less fear about getting grammar wrong, and more freedom in the flexibility that English affords.

This course is a deep dive into English grammar --but not grammar for its own sake. The goal is to give learners a mastery of grammar that results directly and immediately in better writing.

Grammar for Writers builds on a native speaker and readers instinctive understanding of language in order to demystify English grammar and sentence structure. The course provides very concrete tools to analyze, diagnose, and repair writing problems.

Includes:

  • 42 videos lessons (6.75 hours total)
  • Lecture Notes for each lesson (PDF)
  • Quizzes for each lesson (PDF)

This course is a great choice for homeschool families or for independent learners.

Credit: Credit for High-School (or Upper Middle-School) Language Arts or Writing

License: This product is licensed for use by one family.

Category Description for Grammar for Writers

Grammar for Writers is an engaging, video-based grammar course from Classical Academic Press taught by Jonathan Rogers, PhD (author of the Wilderking Trilogy and The World According to Narnia). Rather than treating grammar as isolated rules, this program shows students how grammar is a tool for clear, effective communication and stronger writing.

Students learn to analyze sentences, identify errors, and make intentional choices to improve their writing style and impact.

Key Curriculum Features:

  • Focus on grammar as a tool for better communication and audience awareness
  • Systematic instruction in traditional grammar concepts plus advanced topics such as clause patterns, active/passive voice, and non-essential elements
  • Short, engaging video lessons with clear explanations
  • PDF lecture notes and quizzes for each lesson
  • Emphasis on applying grammar directly to writing improvement

Program Components:

  • Video Streaming Lectures: 41 lessons with 12-month access (includes PDF notes and quizzes)
  • Printed Options: Available DVDs and physical materials if you prefer non-internet materials for this curriculum

Grammar for Writers stands out for its practical, writing-focused approach and excellent instruction from Jonathan Rogers. It is an excellent choice for middle and high school students who want to strengthen their grammar skills in the context of becoming better writers.

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Product Format:Other
Grades:8-12
Brand:Compass Classroom
EAN/UPC:723466876186
Length in Inches:7.5
Width in Inches:5.375
Height in Inches:0.625
Weight in Pounds:0.3
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