Grammar Guidebook is one of the required texts for Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind. Previously published as The Comprehensive Handbook of Rules, it contains all the principles that govern the English language as well as examples of each. Included are parts of speech, sentences, parts of sentences, dialogue and quotations, capitalization (summary of rules), punctuations, documentation (Turabian method), and sample conjugations. To give you an idea of the scope, nouns are covered thus: types, capitalization rules, gender, plural formation, noun imposters, and nouns that serve as other parts of speech. Each is clearly illustrated by examples that come from great literature (often classic but sometimes contemporary). In the verb section, there is a helpful five-page verb summary chart that provides active and passive formation with examples for four verb tenses (indicative, modal, imperative, and subjunctive). An index is provided (thankfully). Although a key component of the Grammar for the WTM series, it could easily be used as a reference by anyone wanting a solid, definitive English grammar resource. Nonconsumable. 95 pgs, hb.
Grammar Guidebook
Description
The Grammar Guidebook was called The Comprehensive Handbook of Rules in its first edition; it is the same book. This versatile reference guide can be used with any grammar program – or without! Whenever you introduce a new concept, add the description and examples of that same concept found here. Or just have it available to the student who is working independently and encourage consulting it for a different perspective when encountering any difficulty.
All of the rules covered in Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind, along with examples for each, are assembled for ongoing reference in The Grammar Guidebook.
Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind is a comprehensive, classical grammar program by Susan Wise Bauer designed to bring students to a high level of mastery in English grammar, usage, and mechanics. It serves as the natural next step after First Language Lessons.
Using a four-year rotation with four color levels (Red, Purple, Blue, and Yellow), students cycle through the same grammar concepts with fresh sentences each year, allowing for deep mastery through repetition and increasing complexity.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Thorough coverage of all major grammar topics including parts of speech, phrases, clauses, diagramming, punctuation, and usage
- Classical methodology with scripted teacher-student dialogue
- Progressive lessons from basic to advanced college-level grammar
- Extensive practice through exercises, reviews, and application
- High-quality literary model sentences from timeless authors
- Flexible pacing allowing for completion in one year per level or spread across multiple years
Program Components:
- Core Instructor Text & Grammar Guidebook: Foundational teaching material used across all levels
- Student Workbooks: Consumable books with exercises and practice (one book per color level)
- Answer Keys: Detailed explanations for each level
- Diagramming Dictionary: Helpful recommended reference for sentence diagramming
Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind stands out for its rigorous yet methodical approach that builds strong grammatical understanding and writing foundations. It is an excellent choice for classical homeschoolers committed to achieving grammar mastery over the middle and high school years.
Browse all Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind levels and sets below!
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-8 |
| Brand: | Well-Trained Mind Press |
| Author: | Susan Wise Bauer |
| ISBN: | 9781945841576 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.9 |