With a new name, but the same, thorough, clearly-outlined rules of
English Grammar, The Grammar Guidebook is the second edition to The
Comprehensive Handbook of Rules. Originally designed to accompany the
Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind program, this Grammar Guidebook stands
on its own, assembling into one handy reference work all of the
principles that govern the English language--from basic definitions ("A
noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea") through advanced
sentence structure and analysis. Each rule is illustrated with examples
drawn from great literature, along with classic and contemporary works
of science, history, and mathematics. Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind
is an innovative program that combines the three essential elements of
language learning: understanding and memorizing rules (prescriptive
teaching), repeated exposure to examples of how those rules are used
(descriptive instruction), and practice using those rules in exercises
and in writing (practical experience). Each year, parents and teachers
go through the dialogue, rules, and examples in the Core Instructor
Text; students follow along in the Student Workbook. This repetition
solidifies the concepts, definitions, and examples in the student's
mind. There are four Student Workbooks, one for each year. Each Student
Workbook contains the same rules and examples--but four completely
different sets of exercises and assignments, allowing students to
develop a wide-ranging knowledge of how the rules and examples are put
to use in writing. Each Student Workbook comes with its own Key,
providing not only answers, but also explanations for the
parent/instructor, and guidance as to when the answers might be
ambiguous (as, in English, they often are). All of the rules covered,
along with the repeated examples for each, are assembled for ongoing
reference in The Grammar Guidebook. Use Grammar for the Well-Trained
Mind to teach English grammar thoroughly, effectively, and with
confidence--no matter what your background or experience!
