What Does ELA Include? Why Grammar Belongs in Every ELA Lesson ELA — English Language Arts — covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language, and grammar is part of that…
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How To Teach Grammar Effectively
No, I am not going to tell you how to teach grammar effectively in some weird, forced way. Looking at the history of grammar instruction and feelings about current grammar…
A Practical Approach to Grammar
A practical approach to teaching grammar means treating it as part of every ELA lesson — not an isolated unit — so students see grammar in the literature, speeches, and…
Coloring Sheets for Older Students
If you’re looking for low-prep, high-engagement activities for ELA, coloring sheets work better than you’d expect. How can coloring sheets benefit older students’ learning and development? Coloring sheets for older…
Send A Grammar Newsletter
Send parents and guardians a grammar newsletter or email, and build relationships. Including grammar at your school, perhaps a new part of the ELA curriculum, or a contested one? If grammar…
High School Grammar Worksheets: Engaging Activities
Looking for high school grammar worksheets that review common concepts? High school grammar practice can be engaging and analytical. Grammar worksheets for high school can be part of your language arts…
Grammar for High School
Grammar for high school theoretically should activate higher level thinking processes. Standards for high school students are difficult, but with a strong presentation, students will see the power in understanding…
Unlocking Literature’s Grammar Mentor Sentences
No matter what you call them—grammar mentor sentences, practice sentences, master sentences from literature—using sentences from literature is a powerful tool. Teaching with mentor sentences to meet language and grammar…
Language Arts Bell Ringers for Middle School
Language arts bell ringers for middle school? Start class in an organized way with engaging activities. Thoroughly making bell ringers for middle school language arts classes can be time consuming,…
Effective Grammar Instruction
Through teaching, I’ve found ways to create meaningful, effective grammar instruction. If you’re asking yourself what makes a good grammar lesson, continue reading. People have strong feelings about grammar. Some…