Grammar Lessons
Grammar is the system of language, the study of how sentences are constructed, and ultimately, the science which studies a thought process. Understanding grammar affords students precision of thought, a lifelong gift. At RWC, students learn grammar using materials from The Institute for Excellence in Writing’s Fix It! Grammar series.
Because grammar is learned best when rooted in the writing experience, RWC students read passages with grammar mistakes, identify and correct the errors, and then re-write the passages correctly. The goal of the RWC grammar program is not merely to teach students the rules of grammar, but also to ensure that this knowledge consistently transfers to their own writing.
Grammar Activities
Level One
Level Two
Level Six
In 2013, Ms. Lauren Bridgeford graduated with a BA in Languages, Literature, and Criticism from Hunter College. She has also obtained her DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification from Cambridge University. Currently, Ms. Bridgeford is a Registered Instructor accredited by the Institute for Excellence in Writing, and she is pursuing her master’s degree in Secondary Education.
Deanna Heikkinen has been privately teaching writing as well as history, literature, and art history to students grades 2-12 for over six years. Prior to that, she was a tenured professor of humanities at Los Angeles Valley College with a focus on teaching the Great Books of Western Civilization. Additionally, she taught world history, western civilization, Native American history, and anthropology at the college level. Whether teaching elementary, middle, or high schoolers for Rose Writing Center, Deanna's diverse background allows her to serve as our test prep, academic support, and custom lesson specialist.
