Sentence Dynamics: An English Skills Workbook (6th Edition) - Softcover

Immel, Constance; Sacks, Florence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321145593 ISBN 13: 9780321145598

Publisher: Longman, 2004

Synopsis

An accessible, easy-to-read workbook format and a wealth of exercises are hallmarks of this grammar text. The sixth edition of Sentence Dynamics empowers readers to overcome roadblocks to correct writing. Concise definitions of sentence elements, along with examples and exercises enable readers to progressively expand the fluency of their writing. Starting with simple subject-verb forms, each chapter adds new elements—modifiers, phrases and clauses. The final chapter on the paragraph explains keeping a journal, generating ideas through clustering diagrams, outlining, and using topic sentences. The text provides positive reinforcement by giving examples of standard usage. Also, editing exercises in the chapters and in the Appendix offer practice in proofreading sentences and paragraphs. Those interested in brushing up grammar and sentence skills.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Immel/Sacks
Sentence Dynamics, Seventh Edition

Through six editions, Sentence Dynamics has empowered students to overcome roadblocks to correct writing. The seventh edition continues this precedent; here’s how:

• positive reinforcement to encourage students’ efforts.
• scaffolded lessons to progressively develop students’ grammar skills.
• an abundance of exercises in a variety of formats extends to multiple learning styles and provides different exposures to the grammar basics.
• summary review exercises helps with reinforcement of chapter instruction.
• a progress monitoring chart is provided so students can keep track of their scores on each quiz and writing assignment.
• NEW! pre-test and post test diagnose students’ grammar skills prior to and after the chapter reading.
• UPDATED! A greater focus on troublesome topics provides greater detail and more exercises to help in areas where student experience the most difficulties.

Better practice for better grades!

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MyWritingLab is an online writing practice system with better practice to make better writers for college and life. The exercise sets within MyWritingLab move students from literal comprehension to critical application to demonstrating concepts in their own writing.

MyWritingLab also offers these success-driven features:

• Diagnostic tests. A diagnostic pre-test assesses students’ understanding of grammar and reflects the areas in need of more attention.
• Individual study plan. Based on the results of the diagnostic and the work done in MyWritingLab, the students receive an easy-to-use Study Plan for guidance.
• Comprehensive Exercises Program. The exercises in MyWritingLab provide practice with grammar, paragraph development, essay development, and research.
• Progress Tracking. The gradebook tool enables students to monitor and track work done in MyWritingLab.
• Valuable Additional Resources. Other resources for students in MyWritingLab include access to the English Tutor Center, the Study Skills Website, and the Research Navigator.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0321145593
• ISBN 13: 9780321145598
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 400