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The Language Mechanic
Tuning Up English With Logic
Grades: 4-7
Language Arts
Grades: 4-7
Language Arts
The Language Mechanic
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Description and Features
Uses logic and humor to teach grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and vocabulary!
Customer Reviews
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A great, playful way to show students that English really does have some reasons for the rules. If you have a sense of humor but are serious about preparing students to proofread their work, to take standardized tests, or just to understand the basics of their own language, I strongly recommend this book. More than anything else I've found, it helps take the drudgery out of grammar.
Review by
Linda
Posted on
4/8/13
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My grammar-resistant" student says the lessons are helping her get the logic behind the rules. <i>Language Mechanic</i> is as fun as grammar gets."
Review by
Sheila
Posted on
4/8/13
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This book is nice because it goes through step by step and is easy to follow. My daughter is doing extremely well and she likes it a lot.
Review by
Diane
Posted on
4/8/13
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High quality instruction. Very clear language rules and explanations. Easy-to-follow and good for reference.
Review by
Eliza
Posted on
4/8/13
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This book was a great beginning for us to use in reviewing grammar. It is my son's favorite.
Review by
Anita
Posted on
4/8/13
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Great book, east to use! Both for the student and parent.
Review by
Marie
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4/8/13
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I think <em>The Language Mechanic</em> must be as fun as grammar gets.
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Sheila, Teacher
Posted on
4/8/13
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