Using correct grammar is a capital idea! Elementary readers review the rules of capitalization, including proper nouns, abbreviations of organizations, and holidays, before correcting the errors in two sets of sentences.  

There are a lot of rules about formatting a friendly letter, but where do the commas go! Reinforce the grammar structure when writing a letter with a activity that prompts kids to choose the correct form of different parts of a letter,...

Elementary schoolers explore writing conventions. First they play a ball toss game to practice spelling high frequency words. (A link to a 2nd grade list is attached.) The class works together to correct spelling, punctuation, and...

Surprise! is the theme of this series of ESL lessons. Cover an array of topics such as where we live, different times of day, shapes, the city and the country, what we do for fun, jobs, and games, all while practicing how...

First and second graders explore writing conventions. They add question marks or periods to the end of teacher generated sentences on sentence strips. They locate punctuation marks in poems and write original sentences using appropriate...

In this everyday editing activity, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about President John Adams. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.

In this everyday editing, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about Miranda Rights. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.

Fourth graders identify and use the rules and guidelines for capitalization when seen in print. They complete a written or oral assessment of capitalization rules. A comprehensive rubric is included for determination of mastery.

"i before e. . ."  Spelling is easier if kids know the eight basic spelling rules  contained in this resource packet.

Looking for some quick grammar warm-ups? What about handy spelling crossword puzzles? Find everything you need with a resource that contains practice worksheets for parts of speech, parts of a sentence, common grammatical errors, tricky...

Identify and develop strategies for proofreading with your class. They read and identify the grammar rules for capitalization, end punctuation, and commas, correct errors as a class, and complete three worksheets. This resource includes...

What did she say? Invite your class to make sense of these grammatically incorrect sentences by adding in punctuation and capitalization. All of the sentences include dialogue, so learners will have to practice their knowledge about how...

Fifth graders practice using quotation marks and capitalization in writing. In this multiple viewpoints activity, 5th graders read Sequoyah and write ten sentences stating what they believe the character was thinking. Students write...

Ninth graders discover how to differentiate types of nouns through interactive group work by using packets of manipulatives and completing worksheets. After discussing the characteristics of common and proper nouns, they open the packets...

The unit offers second graders skills practice in tricky spelling and words, grammar—nouns and punctuation, reading decodable texts, and writing a personal narrative. Lessons begin with a warm-up and go into a concept review, word work,...

Students explore how to use quotation marks in writing to add dialogue to a paper. In groups, students observe pictures and add quotations to them. Students follow rules of punctuation and capitalization as they proofread and edit each...

Seventh graders create a book about the different types of nouns. In this noun book instructional activity, 7th graders discuss and define plurals, possessives, and proper nouns. Students then make a book or PowerPoint presentation...

Semicolons and colons are tricky, and the Common Core creators knows that. If you are stuck on what to teach to make sure your learners can master Common Core skill L.9-10.2 use this resource to fine-tune your content. The multiple...

Sixth graders get to know their classmates through 'personalized' sentences that feature one student each day, and offer practice in proofreading and peer-editing related to capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar rules.

Fifth graders participate in a review game of geometry topics. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders use the "Eggspert" interactive classroom game system to review the geometry skills taught that week. Students work in teams to complete...

Learners examine the rules for the use and formation of adjectives and play a game of tic-tac-toe to determine the correct form of the word to be used.

Seventh graders word process business letters using proper tab settings, spell checking, grammar and punctuation. They use the Internet to search for names and addresses.

Students review grammar and punctuation rules from previous lessons. As a class, they work together to correct sentences on an overhead transparency. If there is a discrepancy about what needs to be changed, they must discuss the issue...

Eighth graders discover proper use of quotation marks. They examine conversations between characters in comics and magazines. In pairs, 8th graders punctuate sentences correctly. They create a story, with dialogue, involving people in a...