Course Content
A. Grammar Fundamentals
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A.01. Identify the four sentence types: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
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A.02. Distinguish between phrases and clauses in a sentence.
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A.03. Recognize and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences.
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A.04. Apply correct punctuation to avoid creating fragments and run-on sentences.
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A.05. Identify independent and dependent clauses within complex sentences.
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A.06. Classify sentences as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
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A.07. Combine sentences effectively using relative clauses to improve flow and clarity.
B. Noun Usage
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B.01. Review the basic rules for forming and using plural nouns.
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B.02. Form and correctly use plural forms of compound nouns.
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B.03. Apply understanding of noun usage to enhance writing precision.
C. Pronoun Clarity
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C.01. Identify and correct errors in the use of subject and object pronouns.
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C.02. Review and apply rules for using subject and object pronouns correctly.
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C.03. Select appropriate pronouns after ‘than’ and ‘as’ in comparative constructions.
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C.04. Identify and correct pronoun errors involving ‘who’ and ‘whom.’
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C.05. Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) accurately.
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C.06. Identify vague pronoun references and revise for clarity.
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C.07. Determine all possible antecedents for pronouns in a given context.
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C.08. Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person for consistency.
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C.09. Apply understanding of pronoun case to enhance writing precision.
D. Verb Tenses and Forms
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D.01. Identify transitive and intransitive verbs in sentences.
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D.02. Identify linking verbs, predicate adjectives, and predicate nouns.
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D.03. Recognize participles and determine what they modify in a sentence.
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D.04. Identify gerunds and explain their function within a sentence.
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D.05. Recognize infinitives and infinitive phrases within a sentence.
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D.06. Form the progressive verb tenses (present, past, future, perfect).
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D.07. Form the perfect verb tenses (present, past, future).
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D.08. Identify and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense to maintain consistency.
E. Subject-Verb Agreement
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E.01. Identify and correct errors in subject-verb agreement in simple sentences.
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E.02. Identify and correct errors in subject-verb agreement with indefinite pronouns.
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E.03. Identify and correct verb agreement errors with compound subjects.
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E.04. Apply understanding of subject-verb agreement to enhance writing precision.
F. Adjective and Adverb Usage
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F.01. Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives correctly.
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F.02. Distinguish between and correctly use “good,” “better,” “best,” “bad,” “worse,” and “worst.”
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F.03. Form and use comparative and superlative adverbs accurately.
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F.04. Distinguish between and correctly use “well,” “better,” “best,” “badly,” “worse,” and “worst.”
G. Effective Word Choice and Usage
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G.08. Identify and correct errors involving frequently confused words.
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G.09. Identify and correct errors involving frequently confused pronouns and contractions.
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G.10. Correct errors involving commonly misspelled words.
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G.11. Correct errors in everyday language use to improve communication.
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G.01. Use the correct homophone in a given context.
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G.02. Identify and correct errors involving the misuse of homophones.
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G.03. Choose words whose connotations and denotations best fit the sentence’s meaning.
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G.04. Employ precise language to enhance clarity and impact.
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G.05. Utilize a thesaurus to replace words and enhance vocabulary.
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G.06. Explore the evolving usages of words and their impact on meaning.
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G.07. Use the correct word among frequently confused words.
H. Punctuation Mastery
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H.01. Use commas correctly with direct addresses, introductory words, interjections, interrupters, and antithetical phrases.
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H.02. Use commas correctly with compound and complex sentences to ensure clarity.
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H.03. Use commas correctly with coordinate adjectives to modify nouns effectively.
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H.04. Use semicolons and commas effectively to separate clauses in complex sentences.
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H.05. Use semicolons, colons, and commas correctly with lists to maintain clarity.
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H.06. Master the use of dashes for emphasis and parenthetical breaks.
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H.07. Apply hyphens correctly in compound adjectives to avoid ambiguity.
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H.08. Evaluate the appropriate use of ellipses in various writing contexts.
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H.09. Demonstrate proficiency in using apostrophes to indicate possession and contractions.
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H.10. Identify and correct errors in the use of plural and possessive nouns.
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H.11. Identify and correct errors in the use of compound and joint possession.
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H.12. Determine appropriate punctuation based on sentence structure and meaning.
I. Capitalization
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I.01. Apply capitalization rules correctly in a variety of writing contexts.
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I.02. Correct capitalization errors to ensure standard writing conventions.
J. Vocabulary Building
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J.01. Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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J.02. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms found in context.
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J.03. Determine the meaning of words using antonyms found in context.
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J.04. Use dictionary entries to understand the meaning of words and their usages.
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J.05. Use dictionary definitions accurately to interpret word meanings.
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J.06. Use dictionary entries to determine correct word usage in sentences.
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J.07. Use thesaurus entries to find appropriate synonyms and enhance vocabulary.
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J.08. Identify and analyze word pattern analogies to expand vocabulary.
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J.09. Apply knowledge of word patterns in sentences.
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J.10. Recognize and use common prefixes (e.g., pre-, re-, sub-, mis-, un-, dis-, in-, im-, non-) to determine word meanings.
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J.11. Recognize and use common suffixes (e.g., -ful, -less, -able, -ible) to determine word meanings.
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J.12. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots to understand word origins.
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J.13. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to determine word meanings.
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J.14. Use known words as clues to understand the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
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J.15. Determine the meanings of common Greek and Latin roots.
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J.16. Determine the meanings of words by analyzing their Greek and Latin roots.
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J.17. Use etymologies to determine the meanings of words and trace their origins.
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J.18. Use context to infer the meanings of foreign expressions in English texts.
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J.19. Use the correct foreign expression in writing.
K. Writing Concisely and Clearly
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K.01. Remove redundant words or phrases to improve writing clarity.
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K.02. Use transitions effectively with conjunctive adverbs to connect ideas smoothly.
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K.03. Identify and correct double, illogical, or unclear comparisons.
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K.04. Identify sentences that utilize parallel structure effectively.
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K.05. Use parallel structure correctly to create balanced and effective sentences.
L. Active and Passive Voice
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L.01. Distinguish between active and passive voice in sentences.
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L.02. Rewrite sentences from passive to active voice for stronger impact.
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L.03. Evaluate the strategic use of active and passive voice in writing.
M. Editing and Revising
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M.01. Suggest appropriate revisions to improve clarity, coherence, and style.
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M.02. Apply editing skills to enhance overall writing quality.
N. Research and Academic Integrity
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N.01. Understand the concept of plagiarism and its consequences.
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N.02. Identify instances of plagiarism in written work.
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N.03. Employ strategies to avoid plagiarism in research and writing.
O. Analysing informational texts
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O.01. Analyse the development of informational passages
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O.02. Trace an argument
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O.03. Analyse rhetorical strategies in historical texts
P. Rhetorical Strategies
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P.01. Identify appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos in advertisements and persuasive texts.
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P.02. Use appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos effectively in persuasive writing.
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P.03. Understand the impact of rhetorical devices on audience perception.
Q. Literary Devices
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Q.01. Identify the narrative point of view in a literary text.
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Q.02. Interpret the meaning of an allusion based on its source material.
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Q.03. Recall the source of a given allusion.
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Q.04. Interpret figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification.
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Q.05. Classify figures of speech, including euphemism, hyperbole, oxymoron, and paradox.
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Q.06. Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone in literary works.
R. Critical Reading and Analysis
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R.01. Determine the main idea of a passage.
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R.02. Analyze short stories for theme, character development, and plot structure.
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R.03. Compare passages for subjective and objective tone.
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R.04. Identify the intended audience and purpose of a written text.
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R.05. Compare passages for tone and stylistic choices.
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R.06. Evaluate how audience and purpose influence writing style.
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R.07. Evaluate the overall effectiveness of literary and informational texts.
S. Organising Writing
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S.01. Order topics from broadest to narrowest to create logical outlines.
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S.02. Organize information effectively by topic to create coherent paragraphs.
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S.03. Choose the most effective topic sentence to capture the main idea of a paragraph.
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S.04. Compose topic sentences that clearly introduce the main point of a paragraph.
T. Argumentation and Evidence
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T.01. Distinguish between facts and opinions in written arguments.
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T.02. Identify stronger and weaker evidence to support a claim.
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T.03. Choose the best evidence to support a given claim.
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T.04. Identify supporting evidence within a text to bolster an argument.
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T.05. Evaluate counterclaims presented in argumentative texts.
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T.06. Choose the analysis that logically connects evidence to a claim.
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T.07. Transition logically between claims, evidence, analysis, and counterclaims in writing.
U. Creative Expression
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U.01. Use personification effectively to enhance descriptive writing.
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U.02. Experiment with creative techniques to develop unique writing styles.
