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Dream of a Nation

Creating Awareness through Action Oriented Writing and Research

For Teachers 8th Standards
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...
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Curriculum Corner

8th Grade ELA "I Can" Statement Posters

For Teachers 8th Standards
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...
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Curriculum Corner

8th Grade ELA Common Core Checklists

For Teachers 8th Standards
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,...
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Handout
SUNY Empire State College

Empire State College: Hyphens

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site contains information regarding the correct use of the hyphen, along with examples. L.11-12.2a Hyphens
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Towson University

Towson University: Online Writing Support: Major Comma Uses Exercise 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Take a self-scoring exercise on using commas with coordinate adjectives. Explanations and additional help are offered, as well.
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Education Development Center

Tune in to Learning: Grammar and Punctuation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discover more about grammar and punctuation when you check out this comprehensive site. This site gives a tutorial on correct grammar usage.
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Other

The Punctuation Guide: Commas in Dates

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Gives a clear explanation, with examples, about how and when to use commas when writing dates.
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Grammar Tips

Are Those Dots Just for Decoration? Ellipsis Usage

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource offers a quick explanation of how to use the ellipsis correctly.
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Handout
SUNY Empire State College

Empire State College: Ellipses

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource contains information regarding the correct use of the ellipsis and examples.
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Quia

Quia: Punctuate!

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Click on the two cards to match each punctuation mark with one of its usage rules.