Improve your Writing and Grammar
Why is writing important?
Writing is a skill that is highly sought after by employers. Text messaging does not count! You need to learn how to write, and speak, in formal English. However, writing is not something that you can learn overnight. You have to build upon your writing; it is a skill.
Question: If an athlete wants to become better by running faster, throwing further, or shooting more precisely, what does he or she have to do? Answer: Learn what to do to become better and then practice it. Question: If you want to learn how to play an instrument, what do you have to do? Answer: Learn the fundamentals for playing the instrument and then practice them. Question: If you want to learn how to drive, what do you have to do? Answer: Learn driving rules and then practice driving. Are you getting the point? To become better at a certain skill, you need to learn the rules and fundamentals and then practice them. The same goes for writing! Question: How do you become a better writer? Answer: Learn the rules of grammar and writing, then practice writing! My suggestions: 1) Pay attention to your teachers when they teach you grammar. Trust me, in the professional world, grammar counts! 2) Study grammar and writing on your own. If you can, buy and read a Writer's Reference Book. 3) Read, read, read as much literature as you can in order to familiarize yourself with good writing. 4) Write, write, write, and have others edit your writing. Ask your teachers, parents, or peers to review your writing. |
Grammar
Interactive Grammar Practice
Grammar Glossary If you need an overview on the 8 parts of speech, here it is: Nouns Adjectives Pronouns Verbs I Verbs II Adverbs Prepositions Conjunctions Interjections Sentence Structure and Sentence Combining Complete Sentences: Subject, Predicate, Fragment Notes fill-in for C. Sentences C. Sentences Exercises Clauses Notes Sentence Combining Notes Additional Grammar Lessons Active vs. Passive Voice Transition Word List Transition Word Story Objects of Verbs Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement What constitutes a complete sentence? Subject Verb Agreement Tricky Subject Verb Agreement Clauses and Fragments Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement Possessive Nouns Verb Tenses Commonly Misused Words (their/there/they're; your/you're/; a/an; and more) |
Punctuation
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Six Traits of WritingThe 6 Traits of Writing are as follows:The 6 traits are important to learn to become a good writer. These are the building blocks that kids need to learn to develop proper writing skills. Writing skills are very important for every aspect of life. Give your kids a great start by teaching them these writing traits before your teacher does.
Also, I cannot stress this enough. A student (or anyone aspiring to gain proper writing skills) is never to old to learn the 6 traits of writing. Whether it is a grade school age, college student or someone just wanting to write Blog posts, articles, short stories, or a complete book. To do anything with writing, learning these 6 writing traits is very important. See the Youtube video below. |