Elements of Language

by Warriner, John E.; Odell, Lee; Vacca, Richard; Hobbs, Renee

• ISBN13: 9780030526695
• ISBN10: 0030526698
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: HARCOURT SCHOOL PUBLISHERS

Table of Contents

PART 1 Communications
Introduction: Thinking About Reading and Writing	2	(14)
Narration/Description: Remembering People	16	(40)
Narration/Description: Harnessing Your Imagination	56	(38)
Exposition: Comparing and Contrasting Media	94	(44)
Exposition: Analyzing Causal Relationships	138	(42)
Exposition: Analyzing Drama	180	(50)
Exposition: Researching Literary Subjects	230	(58)
Persuasion: Defending a Position	288	(42)
Persuasion: Reviewing a Documentary	330	(44)
Persuasion: Recommending Solutions	374	(44)
PART 2 Sentences and Paragraphs
Writing Clear Sentences	418	(20)
Combining Sentences	438	(14)
Improving Sentence Style	452	(12)
Understanding Paragraphs and Compositions	464	(32)
PART 3 Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Grammar
Parts of Speech Overview	496	(32)
The Parts of a Sentence	528	(24)
The Phrase	552	(22)
The Clause	574	(24)
Usage
Agreement	598	(32)
Using Pronouns Correctly	630	(24)
Clear Reference	654	(14)
Using Verbs Correctly	668	(52)
Using Modifiers Correctly	720	(22)
Placement of Modifiers	742	(12)
A Glossary of Usage	754	(34)
Mechanics
Capitalization	788	(30)
Punctuation: End Marks and Commas	818	(30)
Punctuation: Other Marks of Punctuation	848	(40)
Spelling	888	(32)
Correcting Common Errors	920
PART 4 Quick Reference Handbook
The Dictionary	958
Document Design	962
The History of English	976
The Library/Media Center	984
Reading and Vocabulary	995
Speaking and Listening	1015
Studying and Test Taking	1035
Viewing and Representing	1051
Writing	1063
Grammar at a Glance	1084