This lesson contains strategies for proofreading your assignments. Use the links on the left for a step-by-step method for proofreading and editing for grammar and mechanics. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.5

This is a grammar handbook with links to grammar rules for the parts of speech, punctuation marks, mechanics, sentence style and clarity, composition, academic writing, organization and development, revising and editing, and research and...

This site includes over 440 daily grammar lessons that are grouped into sections that cover the eight parts of speech, sentence structure, and mechanics. Quizzes are also included and are sorted according to the grammatical topic being...

Discusses how to transition effectively between paragraphs. Includes examples and how they can be revised to connect the ideas better. The second page of the resource has lists of transitional words and phrases categorized by how they...

A printable four-point rubric to use when evaluating essays for focus/details, organization, voice, word choice, and usage/mechanics. Directions on how to use this type of graphic organize as well as lists of teaching ideas are also...

This slideshow lesson focuses on local editing; it defines the term and explains what to look for: clarity, mechanics, and grammar, word choice, sentence structure, paragraph structure, and impact on the reader. It discusses each and...

Defines the term and gives a number of detailed examples of its use. Also includes proofreading strategies to try. L.9-10.1a Parallelism

Students explore the theme of conflict in literature. They learn the difference between internal and external conflict and various types of conflicts, including self against self, self against other, and self against nature or machine....

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.

This resource presents the easiest errors to make when writing. Use this resource to help you proof your work.

This page focuses on genre which cautions students to be sure there are writing the type of writing that was assigned. They need to know the different genres and what is expected of them.

A resource for learning about misplaced/dangling modifiers and finding and correcting them in your writing. Complete with examples and revisions.

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.

Overview of nouns and rules for use. Contains information on forming plurals, count and noncount, pronouns, numerals as nouns, and gender. Exercises interspersed in material.

This University College London site explains how to tell whether a word in the adjective position is an adjective or part of the noun. Includes follow-up exercise.

This site provides a guide to creating a marketing brochure. Includes information on developing the theme, objectives, copy, design, layout, audience, objectives, and design mechanics of your brochure.

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...

The official site, with sections devoted to his life, compositions, recordings, writings, and news. The news section has internet links, and the site has a search function!

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...

Under the heading "Peer Editing Strategies," you'll find two links, "Do's and Don't of Written Commentary." and "Peer Editing Guide." The first emphasizes being helpful and considerate. The second lists questions to consider when...

Basic definitions and examples for the concepts of work, energy, and power. Covers kinetic and potential energy, and conservation of energy.

William Strunk Jr.'s "Elements of Style" on the creation of possessive singular nouns. Provided by Bartleby.com

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,...