Writing: Grammar
Grammar Books and Catalog Searches
English Grammar for Dummies by Call Number: 428.2 W66e 2010ISBN: 9780470546642Publication Date: 2010Provides information on grammatical rules and how to use them, discussing verbs and verb tenses, subjects, adjectives and adverbs, prepositions, interjections, articles, pronouns, and punctuation.
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation by ISBN: 9781118785560Publication Date: 2014This user-friendly resource includes simple explanations of grammar, punctuation, and usage; scores of helpful examples; dozens of reproducible worksheets; and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to students of all ages. Appropriate for virtually any age range, this authoritative guide makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun.
Grammar by Call Number: eBookISBN: 0335240860Publication Date: 2010-03-01This book introduces grammar in a gentle way by illustrating the kinds of issues students may come across by setting them in context using a soap opera style script.
A Writer's Reference by Call Number: 428.2 H33w 2011ISBN: 9780312601430Publication Date: 2010-10-25Hacker and Sommers' handbook on writing covers composition, style, and revision of writing. It also includes guidance on grammar and citation.
Especially for ESOL Students
Activities for ESL Students this simple site offers grammar quizzes at multiple degrees of difficulty, and for learners from dozens of different language backgrounds.
http://a4esl.org/
The English Learner Movie Guides takes popular movies and uses their summaries and idioms to discuss the English Language.
http://www.eslnotes.com/
Recommended Websites
OWL, the Online Writing Lab from Purdue University is a great place to find answers to your grammar questions.
An English Grammar Guide gives basic definitions and examples. Clear and easy to use, good for reminding yourself about grammar.
Grammar Bytes provides interactive exercises that are clear, fun, and easy to use.
Watch Your Grammar
PCC Grammar Videos
- Past and Present.Bryan Hull mini lecture for WR115, IRW115, WR121, WR122. This video lecture is for Writing 115, 121 and 122 courses at Portland Community College. Bryan is a faculty of Writing, Literature and International Studies at PCC. 2016
- Conjunctive Adverbs.Bryan Hull Mini Lectures for WR115, WR121 & WR122. This video lecture is for Writing 115, 121 and 122 courses at Portland Community College. Bryan is a faculty of Writing, Literature and International Studies at PCC. 2017
- Independent & Dependent ClausesThis video lecture is for Writing 115 and 121 courses at Portland Community College. Paul Montone is on the faculty of Writing at PCC.
- Passive VoiceThis video lecture is for Writing 115, 121 and 122 courses at Portland Community College. Bryan Hull is a faculty of Writing, Literature and International Studies at PCC.
- Conjunctive AdverbsThis video lecture is for Writing 115, 121 and 122 courses at Portland Community College. Bryan Hull is a faculty of Writing, Literature and International Studies at PCC.