Introduction
Author acknowledgements
Grammar, language usage and editing
1 Overview of parts of speech
2 Prepositions
3 Conjunctions and text connectives
4 Clauses and phrases
5 The sentence
6 Editing – content and structure
7 Editing – word choice
8 Proofreading
9 Formal language
10 Informal language
11 Non-discriminatory language
12 Spelling strategies and 45 spelling demons
13 Homophones
14 Publishing conventions
The grammar of argument and persuasion
15 Argument and persuasion
16 Opinions, facts and evidence
17 Emotive language
18 Emotional appeals
19 Generalisations and sensationalism
20 Tone
The grammar of reading, writing and viewing texts
21 Audience and purpose
22 Differential readings
23 The novel
24 The short story
25 The poem
26 The play
27 The film
28 Visual texts: cartoons and advertisements
29 Electronic texts
30 Graphic texts
31 The speech
32 The nonfiction text
The grammar of responding to texts
33 The comparative literature response
34 The creative response to literature
REVISION TEST
Adrian Collins teaches English, Literature and Philosophy at Carey Grammar, Melbourne. He is an evergreen presenter at state, national and international English conferences.
Dr Mark Collins teaches English and Literature at Scotch College Melbourne. He is an experienced presenter of specialist areas of English, ranging from Shakespeare to film and creative writing, at state and national conferences.
Pam Garlick is an experienced teacher of English who has taught and led departments throughout Australia and overseas. She has been a regular contributor to student revision programs and to professional development workshops. At present she is a teacher of English at Xavier College in Melbourne.
Laura Deriu is an experienced teacher of English at secondary level. She has presented revision lectures to students and led in-services on curriculum development for teachers of English. Laura has been published widely in English education, from co-authoring course books to writing study guides.
Includes a variety of text types, including imaginative, visual, persuasive and informative texts.
Pedagogical structure introduces key concepts, encourages application of basic principles and extends learning by consolidating understanding.
Builds understandings of parts of speech, clauses, sentences, vocabulary and punctuation.
Each self-contained unit includes a variety of worksheets ideal for in class activities or homework.
Spelling activities integrated throughout all units.
Revised tests, activities and text samples in each unit.
Hole-punched and perforated pages for easy use.
Go Grammar! 4 includes worksheets on essay writing, text interpretation and other skills to lay the foundation for senior English subjects.
Teacher support resources and suggested responses through NelsonNet.