XHSC 0911G Grammar and Punctuation

Credits: .5

Introductory course in the mechanics of sentence and paragraph construction. Reviews Parts of speech. Differentiates sentence structure and types of sentences. Uses sentence diagramming to display understanding and explore punctuation uses and common mistakes. Enhances proofreading skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Distinguish the parts of speech used in sentence construction.
Define different sentence types.
Use basic punctuation rules in sentences.
Apply grammar and sentence construction rules to diagramming and creating sentences.
Identify and correct errors and apply proofreading and editing techniques.

Content Outline

Parts of Speech
- Nouns
- Pronouns
- Verbs
- Prepositions
- Modifiers
- Interjections
- Conjunctions
Sentence Structure and Types
- Phrases
- Clauses
- Simple
- Compound
- Complex
- Compound-Complex
Sentence Diagramming
- Identifying subject and verb in a sentence
- Subject and verb agreement
- Identifying difference between phrases and clauses
- Identifying how to properly coordinate two compound sentences
- Identifying dependent marker words
Grammar and Punctuation Rules Applied to Sentence Types
- Comma rules
- Avoiding run-on sentences
- Fixing comma splices
- Properly coordinating dependent and independent clauses in a complex sentence
- Dangling modifiers
Applied Proofreading and Editing Skills
- Create compound sentences
- Create complex sentences
- Short paragraph using all four sentence types