Staff Pick
One of my favorite things about grade school was learning how to diagram sentences. Every word had its appropriate place, they were all interconnected, and look at that pretty diagram! The grade school language nerd in me is thrilled with this book, and also a little awed — this is high-class diagramming, and I cannot wait to get my pencil and paper and start deconstructing sentences! Living my best nerd life. Recommended By Dianah H., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Do you understand what makes good writing "good"? Are you struggling against your words instead of using them to express yourself well?
Diagramming a sentence shows you how it is (or isn't) working, and unlocks the door to clear, balanced writing. This handbook from Susan Wise Bauer, author of Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind, walks students through the rules of diagramming, from the simplest sentences to the most complex. Its simple instructions allow you to learn at your own pace, without an instructor.
Full of easy-to-understand example diagrams, color-coded for quick recognition, this guide will be a trusted reference tool in your home, office, or school for years to come.
For ages 13 and Up.