Workbook
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Perfect Punctuation

For Students 5th - 8th
Using the provided "[Punctuation] Rules to Remember" young grammarians punctuate clauses, phrases, participles, and quotations in a series of worksheets.
Interactive
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Bulleted Lists: punctuating items in vertical lists

For Students 7th - 10th
What is easier to read: a bulleted list or a block of text? Look at different examples with your class and then go over the style guidelines for vertical lists. 
Lesson Plan
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WRITE A STORY

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders compose two or more simple sentences in response to a picture. They construct sentences and produce captions with 3 or more sentences that extend the subject/verb pattern. They demonstrate age appropriate correct use of...
Printables
Curriculum Corner

“I Can” Common Core! 1st Grade Language

For Teachers 1st Standards
Support first graders with developing their basic language skills using this Common Core checklist. With each standard rewritten as a positive I can statement, students are encouraged to work hard toward reaching these clear...
Lesson Plan
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Subordinating Conjunctions and Subordinate Clauses

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Trying to help your learners improve their writing? Experiment with complex sentences with this handout and short exercise. This handout presents definitions of different types of clauses, a table explaining subordinating conjunctions,...
Lesson Plan
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Write A Description

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice composing sentences that pertain to the description of a picture. They use critical observation skills in order to derive the best details. The sentences are required to follow the correct subject and verb pattern.
Worksheet
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Run-on Sentences, Comma Splices and Fragments

For Students 7th - 9th
In this grammar worksheet, students identify twenty sentences as run-on sentences, fragments, has a comma splice mistake or as correct. Students defend their choices.
Interactive
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Quiz on Using Quotation Marks

For Students 5th - 6th
In this quotation marks worksheet, students complete a 10 question on-line interactive quiz about the correct use of quotation marks. Students read the given sentence and type in all needed punctuation marks.
Lesson Plan
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A Famous Speech

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the rules of direct/indirect narration. They identify and use proper punctuation marks in a given write-up and change the narration according to the rules.
Lesson Plan
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How Science Works: Fossil Record - Televised Debate

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students compare the three theories used tp interpret fossil records. In this earth science instructional activity, students create a production of a televised debate. They collaborate with group members to generate relevant questions...