Language and grammar spiral review provides consistent and effective lessons for language arts students to meet language standards. As a language arts teacher, I am fairly new to the attention…
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Fun Subject and Predicate Activities
Fun subject and predicate activities are at your fingertips. No matter what grade I teach, I find myself reviewing subjects and predicates. When I taught middle school—absolutely. High school? Yep.…
Sixth Grade Grammar That Makes Sense
Sixth grade grammar: Are you looking for interesting and engaging grammar activities to add to your sixth grade English classes? Grammar ideas that are age appropriate and fun are important…
Fun and Simple Grammar Coloring Pages
How can grammar coloring pages improve your grammar lessons? Is it possible. . . to have fun grammar? Previously, I’ve written about coloring sheets for literature or note taking as…
Six Tips for Teaching Grammar
Looking for tips for teaching grammar that won’t cause a ton of more work? What are some effective strategies for teaching grammar? Some effective strategies for teaching grammar include incorporating…
English Grammar Lessons for Kids
English grammar lessons for kids—I cannot stress how important these foundational grammar lessons are. I approach grammar lessons with students of all ages with my experience (naturally). I have taught…
Teaching Verb Moods
Teaching verb moods requires a few talking points. Verbs have lots of components—something I always share with students. Tenses, voice, action and linking. Helping. Some language arts classes explore modal…
Innovative Strategies to Teach the Eight Parts of Speech
Are you looking for creative ways to teach the eight parts of speech? Below, I’ve outlined my parts of speech lessons for older students. . . often my first set…
Grammar Should Be “Understanding Language”
Understanding language and moving past grammar lessons: can we make the switch? Teaching language standards provides a new frame for discussing grammar. The more I write about grammar and read…
Teaching Punctuation: Semicolon, Dash, Ellipsis, Comma, and More
Teaching punctuation rules? I have a punctuation guide for teachers and students! Teaching punctuation cannot happen in a “unit.” When we present punctuation resources and never tie those ideas to…