This site offers links to each section of Writing, Module 8, Lessons 1-9 and Practices 1-3. Students write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions in their compositions; spell correctly; and edit drafts for...

A second test over mechanics skills for sixth grade students. Provides ten multiple choice questions and allows students to check answers in an interactive format. Good site for allowing students to improve mechanics in writing skills.

A series of four checklists, one for each nine weeks, designed to track third graders' focus on usage and mechanics in their writing.

A series of four checklists, one for each nine weeks, designed to track third graders' focus on usage and mechanics in their written work in Spanish.

Students explore the physical and psychological effect of stress and tension on human beings. Concepts of stress and stress management are introduced. Students discover how perception serves to fuel a huge industry dedicated to...

A series of three checklists for the first three nine-weeks, designed to help fourth graders focus on usage and mechanics in their writing.

Students learn about archives and primary sources as they research original historical documents. While preparing an imaginative first-person account as if witnessing an historical event, they learn to appreciate the value of the...

In small groups, students will experiment and observe the similarities and differences between human-made objects and nature. The students will compare the function and structure of hollow bones with drinking straws, bird beaks, tool...

A rubric to use with a biographical writing assignment. Students can receive up to four points in eight different areas including a creative title, a clear organizational plan, interesting graphic elements, voice, usage and mechanics,...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the following aspects of language: Strand: Written Communication Topic: Writing Standard: Applies correct principles of grammar, parts of speech, usage, and mechanics.