0107 - Grammar Refresher II

Description

This course reviews the foundational elements of grammar, including the parts of speech, and master the basics of punctuation and mechanics.
You will explore sentence structure, nouns and pronouns, and you will work with the different kinds of verb tenses. You will also explore adjective and adverb use and be introduced to some best practices for using these parts of speech effectively in your writing.
Then, learn phrases and clauses, as well as parallelism, coordination, and subordination. You will see how different phrases and clauses fit together in sentences so that your writing is clear, concise, and meaningful.
Finally, put your skills to work as you explore some different kinds of business writing, paragraph writing, and even formal essay writing. By the time you're done with the course, you will not only have the advanced grammar skills you need, you will also understand how to use those skills in practical ways.

This course is fully online, you require internet access and an email account. The course duration is 6 weeks, followed by a 2-week period
to complete the final exam (online, open book). Lessons are released on Wednesdays and Fridays of each week, for a total of 12.
You are not required to be online at any specific time. In addition to the specific lesson content, there is a discussion board with
each lesson and often there is an optional assignment to apply the learning. Following each lesson, there is a short multiple choice quiz.
Your score on these quizzes does not count towards the final mark but completing these helps solidify your learning as well as prepare you for
the final exam. The final exam is an open-book, multiple choice exam and you need to achieve a minimum of 65% on the final exam to pass the
course. There is only one opportunity to pass the exam. A certificate of completion from WatSPEED is available within four weeks of successful
completion of each course and can be accessed in your student portal. Many of the Ed2Go courses are eligible towards the various online certificates
offered by WatSPEED.

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Lesson 1 - Grammar Foundations. This first lesson reviews the foundations of grammar. You will explore the parts of speech, practice your skills, and see how the different parts of speech work together in English grammar.

Lesson 2 - Effectively Using Punctuation and Mechanics. In this lesson, you will review punctuation and mechanics. You will explore the different kinds of punctuation as well as capitalization and other mechanical issues. You will see how to use punctuation and mechanics effectively and correctly in a sentence.

Lesson 3 - Sentence Structure. This lesson focuses on what makes a good sentence and how sentences connect to each other to create cohesive thoughts in your writing. You will also explore common sentence construction errors and how to avoid them.

Lesson 4 - Using Nouns and Pronouns. In this lesson, you will practice using nouns and pronouns effectively in sentences. You will learn about the various types of nouns—including common nouns, proper nouns, concrete and abstract nouns, collective nouns, compound nouns, and countable and uncountable nouns. After, learn the various kinds of pronouns, such as personal, demonstrative, interrogative, possessive, indefinite, and more. Finally, wrap things up with a discussion of noun phrases and noun clauses.

Lesson 5 - Verb Forms and Verb Tense. In this lesson, you will practice using verbs effectively in your sentences. You will explore the different kinds of verb forms, and then take a look at the different kinds of verb tenses, which help to communicate action in relation to time. Finally, you will explore subject-verb agreement with some foundational rules that will help you avoid common errors.

Lesson 6 - Using Adjectives and Adverbs. Adverbs are descriptive words that modify other words in a sentence. Using these parts of speech, the English language clearly and effectively communicates descriptions and provides limitations for the words they modify.

Lesson 7 - Using Clauses and Phrases. In this lesson, you will explore clauses and phrases. You will learn about the different kinds of clauses and phrases, how they are used in sentences, and how to tell them apart. Then, you will practice writing these different kinds of clauses and phrases and put all of your skills together.

Lesson 8 - Coordination, Subordination, and Parallelism. In this lesson, you will explore the issues of coordination, subordination, and parallelism in your writing. You will see how these principles help you construct more effective sentences and avoid common mistakes.

Lesson 9 - Communicating Clearly in the Workplace. In this lesson, you will practice what you have learned so far. You will learn how to communicate clearly and effectively in the workplace. You will look at email communications, memos, and business letters and learn how to effectively write these "short works." Then, you will explore how to write practical instructions and summaries. Finally, you will see how to manage conflict in writing in your workplace.

Lesson 10 - Writing Paragraphs. This lesson explores paragraph writing. First, take a look at the function and purpose of the paragraph, explore a formal paragraph model, and see how to write effective topic sentences. Then, you will bring your skills together and see how the pieces of a paragraph fit together. You will also have plenty of opportunities to practice your writing skills.

Lesson 11 - Organizing Paragraphs. In this lesson, you will explore organizing and writing multiple paragraphs into one cohesive essay. You will consider the different kinds of essays, writing introduction and conclusion paragraphs, thesis statements, and how to link different paragraphs together. By the end of this lesson, you will develop a complete, five-paragraph essay.

Lesson 12 - Effective Editing. In your final lesson, you will explore some tips and tactics for making your writing as good as it can be though editing. You will see how to improve the overall impact of your writing through content editing, as well as how to find your mistakes and improve your sentences through line editing. Then, you will finish up by practicing your copyediting skills, so you can put that final polish on your writing.