Writing Basics 101: Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, Writing Structures

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Course Description

Most of us learned spelling and grammar in elementary school and brushed up on the rules occasionally in junior high or middle school. Once we entered high school, it was assumed we knew and remembered all of the essentials -- and slowly we discovered that although there were some rules we just had to look up, we simply stopped worrying about "the minor details." It's time to relearn those "minor details" that can help you write, and read more effectively. But it's hard to fix something unless you know how it works.

This self-paced, stress-free course was developed not only for students wanting to improve their basic writing skills, but also for business writers, creative writers and office staff wanting to improve poor work related writing and avoid embarrassing their boss and themselves.

Our innovative course is designed as a refresher course for those who need to brush up on their skills and a reference for anyone who wants to be able to look up the rules for confusing grammatical questions quickly and easily. After you've reviewed the basic rules of grammar and spelling, you can move on to the lessons on writing style for tips on improving your sentence and paragraph structure, how to polish your writing and how to avoid common errors.

And because the course is online doesn't mean that you'll be left on your own. The instructor will be grading assignments and tests and is available through email to answer questions and provide guidance. Why not join us, learn at your own pace and your own schedule and reap the benefits?

Course Requirements

There are no educational requirements other than a high school reading level.

Course Goals

Goals for Complete Grammar Course

- Review Basic Spelling Rules

- Become familiar with Common Homonyms and frequently Misspelled Words

- To understand spelling dilemmas such as ‘ie’ vs. ‘ei’

- Review Parts of Speech and Basic Grammar Rules

- Review the forms and proper usage of Punctuation

- To become familiar with the structure and forms of the Writing Process

- Learn tips and strategies for proofreading and editing

Course Materials

All course materials will be online and no outside purchases will be required.

Grading Policy

The course consists of several lessons divided into four subjects which focus on Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, and Writing Improvement topics. At the end of each lesson will be brief quiz and/or assignment based on the lesson material. There are points for assignments and quizzes and class participation in forums (discussions). A percentage grade will be given based on point accumulation.

Outline

Introduction
Lesson 1: The Basic Rules of Spelling
Lesson 2: Commonly Misspelled Words
Lesson 3: Plural Forms for Names, Compound Words and Numbers
Lesson 4: Understanding 'ie' Versus'ei' and Other Spelling Dilemmas
Lesson 5: Prefix and Suffix Rules
Lesson 6: Common Prefixes and Suffixes
Lesson 7: Homonyms
Lesson 8: Subject and Predicate
Lesson 9: Verb Tenses
Lesson 10: Nouns and Pronouns
Lesson 11: Adjectives and Adverbs
Lesson 12: The Phrase
Lesson 13: The Clause
Lesson 14: Periods and Other End Stops
Lesson 15: Commas
Lesson 16: Apostrophes
Lesson 17: Colons and Semicolons
Lesson 18: Hyphens
Lesson 19: Quotation Marks
Lesson 20: Refining Your Sentences
Lesson 21: Paragraph Structure
Lesson 22: Types of Paragraphs
Lesson 23: Writing Dialogue
Lesson 24: Proofreading and Revising Your Writing
Additional Writing Resources

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Define the basic rules of spelling.
Recognize commonly misspelled words.
Demonstrate proper use of plural forms for names, compound words and numbers.
Recognize 'ie' versus 'ei' and other spelling dilemmas.
Define prefix and suffix rules.
Identify common prefixes and suffixes.
Define homonyms.
Identify subject and predicate and demonstrate using them properly.
Identify verb tenses and demonstrate using them properly.
Identify nouns and pronouns and demonstrate using them properly.
Identify adjectives and adverbs and demonstrate using them properly.
Identify the phrase and clause and use them correctly.
Identify and properly use periods, commas, apostrophes, colons, semicolons, hyphens, and quotation marks.
Refine your sentence writing, identify types of paragraphs and form paragraphs correctly.
Demonstrate correct writing of dialogue.
Proofread and revise your writing, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Assessment Guide

Assessment	Points
Introduction Assignment	1
Lesson 2 Exam	10
Spelling 3-1 Exercise	20
Spelling 3-2 Exercise	15
Lesson 4 Spelling Exercise A	20
Lesson 4 Spelling Exercise B	15
Lesson 4 Spelling Exercise C	20
Lesson 4 Spelling Exercise D	15
Lesson 4 Spelling Exercise E	10
Lesson 4 Spelling Exercise F	20
Lesson 4 Spelling Exercise G	20
Lesson 4 Spelling Exercise H	7
Lesson 5 Spelling Exercise A	20
Lesson 5 Spelling Exercise B	9
Lesson 5 Spelling Exercise C	20
Lesson 5 Spelling Exercise D	15
Lesson 5 Spelling Exercise E	10
Lesson 5 Spelling Exercise F	15
Lesson 5 Spelling Exercise G	20
Lesson 5 Spelling Exercise H	19
Lesson 5 Spelling Exercise I	9
Lesson 5 Spelling Exercise J	8
Lesson 6 Spelling Exercise A	10
Lesson 6 Spelling Exercise B	20
Lesson 6 Spelling Exercise C	20
Lesson 6 Spelling Exercise D	20
Lesson 6 Spelling Exercise E	12
Lesson 7 Spelling Exercise A	20
Lesson 7 Spelling Exercise B	20
Lesson 8 Spelling Exercise A	20
Lesson 8 Spelling Exercise B	10
Lesson 8 Spelling Exercise C	16
Lesson 8 Spelling Exercise D	10
Spelling Test 9 - Subject-Verb Agreement	10
Lesson 9 Exam	10
Lesson 10 Exercise: Find the Verb	15
Lesson 10 Exercise: Simple Present Verb Tenses	10
Lesson 10 Exercise: Irregular Verbs	10
Lesson 10 Exam	6
Lesson 11 Exercise: Find the Subject Noun	10
Lesson 11 Exercise: Using the Correct Pronoun	10
Lesson 11 Exercise: Pronoun Substitution	10
Lesson 11 Exercise: Correct Pronoun Use	8
Lesson 11 Exam	11
Lesson 12 Exercise: Identifying Adjectives and Adverbs	20
Lesson 12 Exercise: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives	10
Lesson 12 Exam	12
Lesson 13 Exercise: Identify the Preposition	20
Lesson 13 Exam	14
Lesson 14 Exam	11
Lesson 15 Exercise: Sentence Punctuation	10
Lesson 15 Exam	10
Lesson 16 Exam	19
Lesson 17 Exercise: Using Apostrophes	10
Lesson 17 Exam	12
Lesson 18 Exam	8
Lesson 19 Exercise: Hyphen Usage	10
Lesson 19 Exam	9
Lesson 20 Exam	8
Lesson 21 Assignment	10
Lesson 21.2 Assignment	20
Lesson 22.1 Assignment - Paragraph Writing	20
Lesson 22.2 Assignment - Paragraph Writing	20
Lesson 23 Assignment - Narrative Paragraph	20
Lesson 23.2 Assignment - Descriptive Paragraph	20
Lesson 23.3 Assignment	20
Lesson 24 Assignment - Dialogue Writing	20
Lesson 25 Assignment	10
Final Assignment - Three Paragraph Essay	25
The Final Exam	74
Total Points:	1048