A systematic method of sentence analysis to assist you in understanding our language and using it well. Lessons and exercises include parts of speech, diagramming forms, kinds of verbs, dependent clauses, verbals, compound and complex sentences, and more. Includes answer key. Recommended by Seton Home Study Grade 6 Author: Phyllis Davenport Publisher: Paper Tiger Format: 152 pages, hardcover ISBN: 978-1889439358
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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you love diagramming, this is a good resource. I was taught diagramming in junior high school and also took a college grammar course that also covered it. For additional practice with sentences, I would use sentences from any grammar book (such as English Fundamentals) or textbook.
Rex Barks has eight chapters: 1 - Parts of Speech, 2 -Diagramming Begins, 3 - Kinds of Verbs, 4 - Dependent Clauses, 5 -Verbals, 6 -Additional Constructions (appositives, objective complements, adverbial nouns), 7 - Compound and Complex Sentences, and 8 - Miscellany.
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From the new Introduction by Lisa VanDamme
"...a masterful presentation of grammar--a well-structured, incremental course in diagramming with clear explanations and memorable illustrations of each new principle... Phyllis Davenport understands that if you want to make yourself understood, you need grammar. Her textbook abounds with examples of the ambiguities that result from an ignorance of grammatical rules...The art of diagramming sentences provides students with an indispensable foundation for the study of grammar, and Rex Barks makes the process of learning this skill manageable and fun. The book is laid out in logical, incremental steps, and students are given the opportunity to master one concept before proceeding to the next...It contains many clever devices to help students with tricky concepts (e.g., prepositions are to be remembered as "anything a squirrel can do to a tree.") And it is pervaded by her sense of humor and enthusiasm for her subject.
- Lisa VanDamme - Director, VanDamme Academy
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Rex Barks has eight chapters: 1 - Parts of Speech, 2 -Diagramming Begins, 3 - Kinds of Verbs, 4 - Dependent Clauses, 5 -Verbals, 6 -Additional Constructions (appositives, objective complements, adverbial nouns), 7 - Compound and Complex Sentences, and 8 - Miscellany.
The following is from the book's website:
From the new Introduction by Lisa VanDamme
"...a masterful presentation of grammar--a well-structured, incremental course in diagramming with clear explanations and memorable illustrations of each new principle... Phyllis Davenport understands that if you want to make yourself understood, you need grammar. Her textbook abounds with examples of the ambiguities that result from an ignorance of grammatical rules...The art of diagramming sentences provides students with an indispensable foundation for the study of grammar, and Rex Barks makes the process of learning this skill manageable and fun. The book is laid out in logical, incremental steps, and students are given the opportunity to master one concept before proceeding to the next...It contains many clever devices to help students with tricky concepts (e.g., prepositions are to be remembered as "anything a squirrel can do to a tree.") And it is pervaded by her sense of humor and enthusiasm for her subject.
- Lisa VanDamme - Director, VanDamme Academy
wwww.papertig.com
41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Mrs. Davenport was my tenth-grade English teacher and we were the first class to use this book in class. She was great and the experience helped me learn writing and editing skills that I am using today as a professional writer. I always assumed that everyone got the same kind of education, but I see evidence to the contrary on a regular basis. Also, I can still recite Hamlet's soliliquy and the preamble to the Constitution. If you don't have access to Mrs. Davenport, at least you can still benefit from her book. I would recommend this book for students of any age who want to master the basics of English once and for all.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is very good, but the printing is very small. Without having a copy for each student in my English class (they're $28 each) it's pretty tough to use this book. Still, the information is useful and laid out logically and incrementally. I wish there were more practice exercises though, because Ms. Davenport moves on pretty quickly.
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Rex Barks
Rex Barks: Diagramming Made Easy is a fabulous textbook for those looking to instruct, learn or refresh sentence diagramming. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ivy
Wondrful
I'm addicted to this book. Sentence diagramming is a beautiful way to learn and understand grammar, and Phyllis Davenport teaches in a such a warm manner.
Published 5 months ago by Tom
Very precise aid to learinig Grammar
This book is small, but gets right to the point in teaching the parts of speech and Grammar. My home-schooled daughter is using it for her 9th grade English Grammar course.
Published 8 months ago by Loni B
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___Rex| Barks____ is a GREAT book for educating youself concerning grammar and usage and diagramming. I LOVE this book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sparkle
A Good Primer
This book has become my go-to for my English classes. Davenport moves quickly and thoroughly through parts of speech and then onto diagramming, step-by-step. Read more
Published 15 months ago by M. Kitchens
Excellent description of diagramming.
My 10 year old daughter is learning diagramming in 4th grade. She is struggling and since I never learned any diagramming, I couldn't help her. Read more
Published 17 months ago by K. Ellsworth
Great Book!
I am 53 years old and was not taught grammar in school. For some reason, I have become very interested in grammar. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Burwell
Diagramming practice, practice, practice.
The text is a little tight and small. That's the only complaint. The flow of the book is good. Where this book shines is in the many practice problems following each new topic. Read more
Published on October 28, 2009 by txlucky1
Mrs. Davenport: Firm but loved
Who'da thunk a diagramming book would keep me up past bedtime? This book is my third try at learning diagramming, and I've finally reached cruising altitude. Read more
Published on October 21, 2009 by kalanamak
Powerhouse of a little book
After reading a couple of highly-touted grammar books and being disappointed, I was thrilled to find this gem of a book. Read more
Published on September 2, 2009 by Cory Dixon
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