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Focus on Grammar, Second Edition (Split Student Book Vol. B, High Intermediate Course)

Marjorie Fuchs

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Focus on Grammar, Second Edition (Split Student Book Vol. B, High Intermediate Course)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A High-Intermediate Course for Reference and Practice

by Marjorie Fuchs

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Hear the click of pens and the rustle of paper as you dive into the world of words and sentences. Feel the excitement of discovering new grammar rules through fun activities that make learning feel like an adventure. Every page invites you to practice, speak, and write, turning tricky grammar into something you can truly understand and enjoy.

Themes

Language Arts & DisciplinesELT grammars & grammar practiceChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 NonfictionEnglishLanguage

Quick Assessment

Focus on Grammar, Second Edition, is an engaging grammar workbook designed for middle-grade learners, particularly those aged 9-12 at a sixth-grade reading level. It offers a balanced mix of structured and interactive exercises aimed at helping students not only learn grammar rules but also apply them through speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities. This resource is appropriate for English language learners and supports language arts curriculum without containing any sensitive content.

Why we rated Focus on Grammar, Second Edition (Split Student Book Vol. B, High Intermediate Course) 11C

Focus on Grammar, Second Edition (Split Student Book Vol. B, High Intermediate Course) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 244 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Focus on Grammar, Second Edition (Split Student Book Vol. B, High Intermediate Course) works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Focus on Grammar, Second Edition (Split Student Book Vol. B, High Intermediate Course) as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Focus on Grammar, Second Edition (Split Student Book Vol. B, High Intermediate Course) explores language arts & disciplines, elt grammars & grammar practice, children's books/ages 9-12 nonfiction, english, and language — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about language arts & disciplines, elt grammars & grammar practice, children's books/ages 9-12 nonfiction.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

244 pages
ISBN
9780201383034
Pages
244
Publisher
Addison Wesley Longman
Published
January 7, 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ELT Grammars & Grammar PracticeLanguage Arts & DisciplinesEnglishLanguageForeign Language StudyEnglish As a Second LanguageGrammarEnglish Language, Grammar