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The Use of "Because" or "So"- The Dinner Party
In this grammar and usage worksheet, students read the guidelines for proper usage of the words "because" and "so." They complete 20 fill-in-the blank examples in a selection entitled "The Dinner Party" in which they use the words properly.
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Using Commas and Five Practice Exercises
In this using commas worksheet, students read about the proper use of commas. They also read about overuse and misuse of commas in their writing. They link to five practice exercise that are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Using Connectives Correctly
After delving into the proper use of conjunctions, learners write their own stories focusing on using connecting words. First, they discuss the different types of conjunctions. Those include conjunctions used to add further information,...
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Capital Letters: Proper Nouns
Elementary schoolers write the names of five friends in a box, capitalizing their names. They think of five places they have been and write them using correct capitalization. Everyone writes the day and month as well as their birthday...
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Nouns- Proper and Common
In this proper and common nouns worksheet, students read 14 sentences and underline the proper nouns and circle the common nouns.
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Using the Proper Tense
In this grammar worksheet, students fill in the blank using the correct tense. Students are given 24 sentences to practice the skill.
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Grammar Worksheets: Apostrophe Errors
Do your young grammarians confuse their it’s and its? Their they’re, there, and their? You’re lucky because help is here! After a brief but succinct explanation of the proper use of apostrophes and homophones, learners show what...
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Plagiarism
As many unfortunate journalists have learned, taking someone else's ideas and passing them off as your own is never a good idea. It's called plagiarism—and it's a big deal. Thankfully, a handout helps writers learn how to avoid...
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“I Can” Common Core! 1st Grade Language
Support first graders with developing their basic language skills using this Common Core checklist. With each standard rewritten as a positive I can statement, students are encouraged to work hard toward reaching these clear...
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Capitalization of Nouns
Which nouns are capitalized? Challenge young editors with these erroneous sentences, all of which require capitalization. After circling all the necessary capitals in 10 sentences, they rewrite two sentences (which are all in capital...
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Language Arts: Introduction to Nouns
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...
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Past Tense, Present Perfect, Past Perfect
Support grammar instruction with a worksheet that focuses on verb tenses. With two exercises, multiple choice and fill in the blank, class members identify correct tenses in order to show understanding of proper sentence...
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Using Conjunctions – Mix & Match Cards 2- Test Your Grammar Skills
In this grammar mix and match worksheet, students cut out 30 small rectangular cards and match them to the proper conjunctions. They work with the conjunctions so, because, and, but, and or.
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Using the Correct Forms of the Verb "Be"
In this forms of "be" worksheet, students practice using the proper form of the verb "be." They cross out the incorrect verb which is given in the parentheses in the first 10 sentences. They complete 10 sentence with the proper form of...
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Reading: Expressions Using the Word Hot
In this word meanings worksheet, students explore idiomatic expressions with the word hot. Students read a passage and then match six expressions to their proper meaning.
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Connecting Ideas
The proper way to connect ideas in a sentence is covered in the comprehensive resource. First, learners discuss how to use and, but, and or to connect ideas. Then, they explore the use of other commonly used words. Finally, they look at...
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The Phantom Tollbooth: Novel Study
Milo, a character in Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth, was bored. When a tollbooth showed up in his room, he went through it simply because he has nothing else to do. Scholars read about his adventures and complete worksheets...
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The Indefinite and Definite Article- Explanation and Practice Exercises
In this language arts worksheet, students read about the proper use of the definite and indefinite articles. They complete 28 sentences showing the proper use of the articles, and complete a model paragraph using the proper articles and...
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Was and Were
In this verbs of being worksheet, students complete a ten question on-line interactive quiz about the proper use of the verbs "was" and "were".
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Order! Order!
Polish organization skills in your youngsters. With this lesson, they are introduced to the trait of organization and participate in activities that reinforce organization. They cut apart a familiar story, receive different...
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Leonardo da Vinci
Are you studying Leonardo da Vinci in your class? This resource is made up of 3 study questions and 7 essay topics about Leonardo da Vinci that you could use to test your learners' biographical knowledge. Class members may check some of...
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Verb Tenses
Have the class complete a two-page grammar activity which includes fill-in-the-blank, completing sentences, and finishing a conversation to practice using proper verb form. They assess each of the 30 sentences and use the proper form of...
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Whose Is It? (Pronouns and Antecedents)
Define and explore pronouns and antecedents. Young writers read and complete a worksheet using pronouns and correct antecedents. The worksheet is not included but can be easily found online and then dispersed as homework (insert evil...
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Pronoun Party Fill in the Blank Worksheet
In this grammar worksheet, students rewrite the given sentence using the proper pronoun from the word bank. They replace an underlined noun with the correct pronoun. They complete 10 sentences before using pronouns to write two more...