Grammar and Writing Course

Lesson 1 • Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

Teaches correct placement and degree of adjectives and adverbs. Misplaced modifiers are identified and corrected to prevent ambiguity.

Lesson 2 • Nouns and Pronouns in Context

Covers noun types, pronoun-antecedent agreement, and case usage. Establishes the subject-object framework essential for all sentence construction.

Lesson 3 • Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections

Covers function words that link ideas and show relationships. Students practice choosing correct prepositions and conjunctions for logical flow.

Lesson 1 • Subjects, Predicates, and Complements

Identifies the core components of a sentence and their relationships. Understanding these elements prevents fragments and incomplete constructions.

Lesson 2 • Phrases and Clauses

Distinguishes phrases from clauses and explains their roles in sentences. Students use both structures to add detail without creating errors.

Lesson 3 • Sentence Types and Variety

Covers simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. Varied sentence structure improves readability and professional tone.

Lesson 1 • Commas: Rules and Applications

Covers all major comma rules, including serial, introductory, and nonrestrictive uses. Correct comma placement prevents misreading in complex sentences.

Lesson 2 • Semicolons, Colons, and Dashes

Explains when and how to use semicolons, colons, and dashes effectively. These marks signal specific logical relationships between ideas.

Lesson 3 • Capitalization, Spelling, and Abbreviations

Reviews capitalization conventions, common spelling patterns, and abbreviation standards. Consistent mechanics signal professionalism in all written work.

Lesson 1 • Tone, Register, and Audience

Explains how tone and register shift with audience and purpose. Students calibrate formality to match professional and academic contexts.

Lesson 2 • Figurative Language and Rhetorical Devices

Introduces metaphor, analogy, and other devices that enhance persuasion and clarity. Students apply these tools selectively in professional writing.

Lesson 3 • Precision and Conciseness

Targets wordiness, redundancy, and vague diction with editing techniques. Precise word choice strengthens the impact of every sentence.

Lesson 1 • Coherence and Transitions

Explains how transitional words, phrases, and pronouns create logical flow. Coherent paragraphs guide readers smoothly from one idea to the next.

Lesson 2 • Supporting Evidence and Development

Covers methods of paragraph development: examples, data, anecdote, and definition. Students select and integrate evidence that directly supports the topic sentence.

Lesson 3 • Concluding Sentences and Paragraph Length

Addresses how to close a paragraph and calibrate its length for purpose. Students avoid both underdeveloped and bloated paragraphs in professional writing.

Lesson 1 • Outlining and Structural Planning

Introduces formal and informal outlining methods to plan document structure. Pre-writing organisation reduces revision time and improves logical flow.

Lesson 2 • Introductions and Conclusions

Covers strategies for engaging openings and satisfying closings. Students avoid common pitfalls such as announcing intent or restating without synthesis.

Lesson 3 • Thesis Statements and Central Arguments

Teaches how to craft a specific, arguable thesis that guides an entire document. A strong thesis determines structure and keeps writing focused.

Lesson 1 • Proofreading Techniques

Teaches focused proofreading methods to catch surface errors before submission. Systematic proofreading prevents typos and mechanical errors from undermining credibility.

Lesson 2 • Feedback Interpretation and Revision Cycles

Guides students in interpreting instructor and peer feedback productively. Multiple revision cycles are normalised as a professional writing practice.

Lesson 3 • Sentence-Level Editing Strategies

Targets clarity, conciseness, and correctness at the sentence level. Students apply systematic editing passes to catch grammar, style, and syntax errors.

Lesson 1 • Reports and Analytical Documents

Teaches the structure and language of formal reports and analytical memos. Students organise findings, analysis, and recommendations for professional readers.

Lesson 2 • Persuasive and Argumentative Writing

Applies rhetorical strategies to construct evidence-based persuasive documents. Students balance logos, ethos, and pathos for professional persuasion.

Lesson 3 • Integrating Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism

Covers quoting, paraphrasing, and summarising with proper attribution. Students distinguish between acceptable integration and academic or professional misconduct.

Lesson 4 • Style Guides and Consistency Standards

Introduces major style guide conventions and the importance of internal consistency. Students apply a chosen style guide to format citations, headings, and mechanics.