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    Grammar and Composition, Grades 5 - 8
    Grammar and Composition, Grades 5 - 8
    Grammar and Composition, Grades 5 - 8
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    Grammar and Composition, Grades 5 - 8

    By Carolyn Kane

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    Write on! Write with students in grades 5 and up using Grammar and Composition. This 96-page book provides an overview of grammar and an introduction to basic composition. Beginning with words and progressing to sentences, paragraphs, and complete composition, this book covers the parts of speech, clauses, punctuation, and prose. It also promotes critical thinking, provides writing practice, and supports NCTE standards.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCarson-Dellosa Publishing
    Release dateApr 18, 2011
    ISBN9781580376914
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