Online Class: Writing Basics 101

Course Lessons

• Lesson 1. Introduction

  The introduction to this course will begin by first examining why proper grammar and spelling are important.

• Lesson 2. The Basic Rules of Spelling

  This lesson describes how to turn singular words to plural and the exceptions to the rule.

• Lesson 3. Commonly Misspelled Words

  This is a list of some of the most common and frequently misspelled words.

• Lesson 4. Plural Forms for Names, Compound Words, and Numbers

  This lesson explains how to form plurals with some examples.

• Lesson 5. Understanding "ie" Versus"ei" and Other Spelling Dilemmas

  This lesson presents the basic explanation of when to use "ie" and "ei".

• Lesson 6. Prefix and Suffix Rules

  This lesson explains the basics of adding prefixes and suffixes including some exceptions to the rule.

• Lesson 7. Common Prefixes and Suffixes

  This lesson gives a list of the most common add-ons to root words and their meanings.

• Lesson 8. Homonyms

  This lesson lists some of the most commonly used words that sound alike but have totally different meanings.

• Lesson 9. Subject and Predicate

  This lesson defines what a subject and predicate are and how they are used in sentences.

• Lesson 10. Verb Tenses

  This lesson defines the different types of verb tenses from simple to future perfect progressive.

• Lesson 11. Nouns and Pronouns

  This lesson defines what a noun and pronoun are, the different types of pronouns and pronoun cases. Also, the correct usage of who and whom.

• Lesson 12. Adjectives and Adverbs

  This lesson explains the definitions of adjectives and adverbs and the different degrees for modifying them.

• Lesson 13. The Phrase

  This lesson describes the use of prepositions in forming sentences.

• Lesson 14. The Clause

  This lesson describes the difference between an independent clause and a subordinate clause and the proper usage of that and which.

• Lesson 15. Periods and Other End Stops

  This lesson describes when to use periods, exclamation marks, and question marks.

• Lesson 16. Commas

  This lesson explains when and where commas are used in sentences.

• Lesson 17. Apostrophes

  This lesson covers the basic rules when adding an apostrophe and some exceptions.

• Lesson 18. Colons and Semicolons

  This lesson gives the basic rules for using colons and semicolons in a sentence.

• Lesson 19. Hyphens

  This lesson describes when and how to use hyphens and when they are essential.

• Lesson 20. Quotation Marks

  This lesson explains how to use quotation marks properly in text.

• Lesson 21. Refining Your Sentences

  This lesson explains how to use phrases and compound sentences to make your writing interesting.

• Lesson 22. Paragraph Structure

  This lesson explains proper paragraph structure with topic and concluding sentences.

• Lesson 23. Types of Paragraphs

  This lesson explains the difference between narrative and descriptive and expository paragraphs.

• Lesson 24. Writing Dialogue

  This lesson explains the importance of the structure and flow of dialogue.

• Lesson 25. Proofreading and Revising Your Writing

  We'll review proofreading and techniques for revising to better improve your writing.

• Lesson 26. Additional Grammar and Writing Resources

  Additional grammar and writing resources