Dream of a Nation
Creating Awareness through Action Oriented Writing and Research
Middle schoolers aren't too young to feel strongly about politics, social issues, consumer rights, or environmental problems. Demonstrate the first steps toward social change with a project about action-oriented writing. Eighth...
Curriculum Corner
8th Grade ELA "I Can" Statement Posters
Eighth grades can master the ELA Common Core standards! Show your learners the connection between classroom activities and assignments and the standards with this set of "I Can" statement posters. Each standard has been rewritten as an...
Curriculum Corner
8th Grade ELA Common Core Checklists
How close are your eighth graders to mastering the ELA Common Core standards? Keep an eye on progress with these charts, which include every eighth grade identifier and full standard text. As you move through the year and teach,...
SUNY Empire State College
Empire State College: Hyphens
This site contains information regarding the correct use of the hyphen, along with examples. L.11-12.2a Hyphens
Towson University
Towson University: Online Writing Support: Major Comma Uses Exercise 2
Take a self-scoring exercise on using commas with coordinate adjectives. Explanations and additional help are offered, as well.
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: Grammar and Punctuation
Discover more about grammar and punctuation when you check out this comprehensive site. This site gives a tutorial on correct grammar usage.
Other
The Punctuation Guide: Commas in Dates
Gives a clear explanation, with examples, about how and when to use commas when writing dates.
Grammar Tips
Are Those Dots Just for Decoration? Ellipsis Usage
This resource offers a quick explanation of how to use the ellipsis correctly.
SUNY Empire State College
Empire State College: Ellipses
This resource contains information regarding the correct use of the ellipsis and examples.
Quia
Quia: Punctuate!
Click on the two cards to match each punctuation mark with one of its usage rules.