Grammar Comics: Sentence Problems (Common Writing Mistakes) addresses some of the most common errors students face with sentences including: vague pronouns run-on sentences sentence fragments misplaced modifiers subject verb agreement parallel structure. Each lesson is told as a comic with multiple examples. Then a worksheet follows with additional instruction. An answer key with additional instructions for teaching each lesson is included as well. If you like this resource, you might be interested in these: Parts of Speech: Grammar Bundle Sentence Problems (Common Writing Mistakes) Middle School Language Arts Bundle Vocabulary Cartoons: Roots and Affixes Poetry Comics Bundle Hamlet: Comic Summaries and Activities A Midsummer Night's Dream: Comic Summaries and Activities Macbeth: Comic Summaries and Activities Romeo and Juliet: Comic Summaries and Actvities Romeo and Juliet: Comic Summaries and Actvities Intro to Shakespeare Activity Bundle If you would like your students to create their own comics, check out my FREE Comic Strip Templates. Many teachers have found Grammar Comics to be a helpful addition to the classroom. Please check out the other products I have for sale for additional comics based on the parts of speech, vocabulary, and poetry. Connect with Me! Visit my Teachers Pay Teachers Store Visit my Blog Follow me on Facebook Thanks, David Rickert © David Rickert All rights reserved by author. Duplication limited to single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. wavesofdealshs
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Linking adverbs connect independent clauses, including sentences. They could also be called conjunctive adverbs. accordingly Meaning / Synonym: with respect to, therefore Example Sentences: My son failed the exam;accordingly, he is so upset. Accordingly the more people are happy, the more they connect to life. also Meaning / Synonym: too, additionally, besides Example Sentences: She speaks French and also speaks English. This question is also difficult. besides Meaning / Synonym: as well, in addition Example Sentences: What do you like besides the apple? My father is nice to everyone besides me. consequently Meaning / Synonym: as a result, last, hereby Example Sentences: I was very tired
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I'm linking up with Jivey's Workshop Wednesday to talk about launching my writer's workshop this year with some good old-fashioned Grammar Rock! I used to love to sing along on Saturday mornings to all those great tunes, some of which I still remember by heart. So, as I was thinking about spending the first couple weeks this year reviewing the parts of speech, I thought why not throw in some Grammar Rock! I knew I didn't have a lot of time to devote to this, and I wanted to make it as fun as I could to spark their enthusiasm. After listening to Grammar Rock songs over and over and over (my son was wondering what the heck I was doing as I sang along to Interjections!) last weekend I came up with a plan. My idea was to spend one class period (or less) on each of the parts of speech featured by Schoolhouse Rock: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, prepositions, and pronouns. I would introduce the lesson with the song and provide students with a note-taking sheet to fill in while we watched the video on YouTube. We generally had to listen to the song a couple times to get the notes, and then we went over them as a class to make sure everyone had the right answers. Then, of course, we had to watch it one more time just for fun and to sing along! So, I passed out the lyrics and we did our best! After that, we would create a class anchor chart as a reference tool for students. These are some of our finished charts. After we did the anchor charts, students would do some kind of activity to practice using the part of speech. To go along with "Unpack Your Adjectives", students drew a picture of somewhere they went over the summer and then filled their suitcase with adjectives to describe that place. In another activity, students cut out different verbs and then fit them into a graphic organizer. After completing the activity, students were given a worksheet to complete independently to show what they had learned. Each time I started workshop out with the Grammar Rock song I would have several students go, "Yessss!", so I knew they were enjoying it. My hope is that as we talk about our writing and practice our word work throughout the year, this grammar unit will pay off. If you would like to try this Grammar Rock unit, you can find it at my TPT store! Subscribe to the Forever in Fifth Grade Newsletter for the latest info on freebies, classroom tips, and special sales!
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Fun ways to teach the parts of speech and conjunctions using games, videos, songs, websites, books, and worksheets.
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Welcome to our exciting journey through the English language! Imagine a treasure chest full of shiny, colorful words; that's what our "1000+ Synonym Words List in English" is like. We've gathered a huge collection of words from A to Z, each with its own friends that sound different but mean something very similar.
Wondering how to sequence grammar instruction? You'll want this list that scaffolds grammar lessons so that one skill builds upon the next.
Linking adverbs connect independent clauses, including sentences. They could also be called conjunctive adverbs. accordingly Meaning / Synonym: with respect to, therefore Example Sentences: My son failed the exam;accordingly, he is so upset. Accordingly the more people are happy, the more they connect to life. also Meaning / Synonym: too, additionally, besides Example Sentences: She speaks French and also speaks English. This question is also difficult. besides Meaning / Synonym: as well, in addition Example Sentences: What do you like besides the apple? My father is nice to everyone besides me. consequently Meaning / Synonym: as a result, last, hereby Example Sentences: I was very tired
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Do you dream of being a successful academic writer in school? Do you want to write amazing essays and research papers? The first piece to becoming a great academic writer in school is wanting to be one. But the rest of how you advance your academic writing is through the actions you take every day.
Usually when I make an anchor chart, it's for students. This one, however, is for a special group of educators I'm presenting for at an upcoming convention. I thought the resources were too good not to share!
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If you would've asked me my thoughts about using anchor charts in the classroom a few years ago, I would've said something along the lines of them being more appropriate in a primary room--not so much 4th or 5th grade. I've come to learn that anchor charts are just as necssary in intermediate classrooms--and may even be more beneficial--than in a primary room! Anchor charts are very big in my school and the students here have learned to look for them in their classrooms over the years. My students in the past couple years really rely on these charts and I am always pleased to see a student referring to one when they are working independently. As usual, Pinterest has an adbundance of anchor chart ideas and I have chosen some of those ideas to use in my classroom. Here are a few of our favorites for writing (along with a link to show you where the inspiration came from in the first place!): These are two of the first charts we do together during our Launching Writer's Workshop unit. Plus, they are just fun charts to have hanging up in a classroom. My students were impressed with my drawings. The inspiration for both charts can be found at Life is Better Messy Anyway. As we began the writing process for our first piece, we read the book, Little Monster Becomes an Author, and then created the following chart to help us through the process. I made color copies of the pages to add to the chart. It's quickly become my favorite writing chart and we will use it ALL the time! The original post about it can be found here. When I got to the revising and editing minilessons, we made the final chart below. The inspiration came from Confessions of a 4th Grade Teacher. I've been teaching for just about 10 years and NEVER heard of these acronyms--they are genius! I think it's safe to say that using anchor charts has changed my classroom!
So, we have talked all about the mini lesson, and independent writing time and conferencing with kids…but what do you do if the kids WON’T write? We have all been there. The kid that is […]
Grammar mentor sentences can be a powerful tool in secondary ELA classes. Show students how writers use grammar to enhance their writing.
Jivey explains how to incorporate mentor sentences into your writing time to ensure that the grammar, mechanics, and style lessons you teach are sticking!
You know those grammar errors your students make in 4th and 5th grade and are still making in high school? Yes, those.
