A hands-on discovery mode of teaching English grammar using a variety of techniques.

Engaging, explicit lessons using mini-excerpts from books and students’ writing show you how to teach grammar strategically. Zero in on the common grammar glitches, and model for students how to use nouns, verbs, and adjectives effectively, catch mismatched pronoun references; make prose lively with clauses and phrases, use the active voice, and more. From learning the parts of speech to the skill of paragraphing, this book covers it, and gives you what you need to teach grammar in the context of reading and writing. For use with Grades 4-8.

This simple-to-use scripted guide to grammar and composition makes successful teaching easy for both parents and teachers. It uses the classical techniques of memorization, copywork, dictation, and narration to develop a childs language ability in the first years of study.

Do you know students who groan at the mere mention of the word grammar? This teacher-written resource will help you motivate kids to learn -- even enjoy -- grammar. Hands-on activities like Foil the Fragments, Great Sentence Caper, and Vivid Verb Cheers encourage students' creativity and help them remember the concepts they need to know. Also includes mini-lessons, rubrics, reproducibles, and photographs. Make this book an enriching addition to your grammar lessons! Book jacket.

This program is: - Something you can put on "auto pilot"-little to no preparation or input on your part - Quick (for kids who already have trouble sitting still for reading and math) - Not technical - Inexpensive With these little books your faltering readers will quickly turn into competent, confident writers of sentences and paragraphs, something that is essential for those of us who enjoy to homeschool with notebooking. What level should my child be in? This level is for children who are reading whole words and sentences pretty well. If your child can read an en-tire Dr. Seuss book pretty easily, he's probably ready.

The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.

Grade level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, e, i, s, t.

A guide to the grammar, punctuation, and usage skills students need most. It offers coverage of Parts of Speech.

The Best Grammar Workbook Ever! is a comprehensive instructional guide for ages 10-110. It covers grammar basics, common grammar problems, punctuation, capitalization, and word usage. In addition to a Pretest and Final Test, there are more than 100 practice exercises and tests at the end of each chapter. A complete list of answers is included in one of the appendixes. Other appendixes include commonly misspelled words, commonly mispronounced words, Greek and Latin word roots, and writing tips. The book is written in a friendly and easy-to-use tone. There are helpful hints throughout and a complete index.

A guide to combining grammar teaching with a broadly communicative methodology.