Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: The Dash
Instructional resource providing notes and examples on the rules for using the dash.
Vocabulary Spelling City
Vocabulary Spelling City: Letter Fall
In this free version of the game, choose from four sets of words, depending on the grade level. Students hear a word and a sentence containing that word. They must catch falling letters in a pail in the correct order to spell each word...
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Vocabulary Spelling City: Alphabetize
In this free version of the game, choose from four sets of words, depending on the grade level. The word list is presented and you must put the words in alphabetical order. Includes 'Spelling Test' and 'Teach Me' features.
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Vocabulary Spelling City: Which Word? Sentences
In this free version of the game, choose from four sets of words, depending on the grade level. Students must match each word to a sentence to complete its meaning. Includes 'Spelling Test' and 'Teach Me' features.
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Vocabulary Spelling City: Sentence Unscramble
In this free version of the game, choose from four sets of words, depending on the grade level. Each word is used in a sentence, and the words are mixed up. Students must then unscramble them so that they make sense. Includes 'Spelling...
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Vocabulary Spelling City: Missing Letter
In this free version of the game, choose from four sets of words, depending on the grade level. A letter is removed from each word and students must put it back. Includes 'Spelling Test' and 'Teach Me' features.
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Vocabulary Spelling City: Crossword
In this free version of the game, choose from four sets of words, depending on the grade level. The words are used for a crossword puzzle, and students must study the clues to see where each word goes. Includes 'Spelling Test' and 'Teach...
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Vocabulary Spelling City: Word Unscramble
In this free version of the game, choose from four sets of words, depending on the grade level. The order of the letters in each word is changed, and you must unscramble them one at a time. Includes 'Spelling Test' and 'Teach Me' features.
Grammar Check
Grammar Check: Oh My Grammar! Language Felonies (Infographic)
This infographic is provided to alert writing students about the worst mistakes. Spelling, usage, and punctuation errors are highlighted as being the worst writing mistakes that employers will note.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Everyday vs. Every Day
This page provides the rules for the proper use of the words "everyday" and "every day."
English Club
English Club: Spelling Rules
This EnglishClub tutorial provides rules for spelling words. Spellings related to using -ei-, -ie-, -ible, -able, -er, -est, -ed, -ing, -ly, and -s are featured. These are followed by a link to a large set of spelling quizzes.
Other
Online Etymology Dictionary
The site, created by an avowed amateur, Douglas Harper, shares the origins of words. Students will type a word into a text box and click a "search" button to see the etymology of the word.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Apostrophe Rules
This page focuses on the rules for the uses and misuses of the apostrophe including contractions and omissions, possessive nouns, possessive pronouns, how to write joint possession, plurals, apostrophes with surrounding punctuation, and...
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Grammarly Blog: Missing Comma Before a Question Tag
Rules and examples for using commas when writing a question tag at the end of a sentence.
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Grammarly Blog: Comma Emphasizing Contrasting Ideas
This page focuses on the use of commas around contrasting ideas to emphasize that the subject has been modified; examples are provided. Signal words for contrasting ideas include not, unlike and never.
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Grammarly Blog: Spelling Words With Double Consonants
Spelling rules and examples for words with double consonants in both single and multiple syllable words. L.11-12.2b Spelling
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Grammarly Blog: Every Time
This page explains and provides the rules for use of the two-word compound "every time."
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Grammarly Blog: Spelling
An explanation of the importance of spelling. Links to additional information about specific spelling rules are provided.
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Grammarly Blog: 5 Basic Proofreading Habits
A list of the five specific things to focus on when proofreading your writing.
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Grammarly Blog: I Before E Except After C: 9 Helpful Spelling Rules
This site provides nine important spelling rules and examples. L.9-10.2c Spelling, L.11-12.2 Cap/Punc/Spell
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Grammarly Blog: What Are Homophones?
This page explains homophones (words that sound alike, but have different spellings and meanings) and provides the most common examples.
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Grammarly Blog: What Is Proofreading?
Explains what proofreading is, how it differs from editing, and provides tips on how to proofread.
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Grammarly Blog: Run on Sentences
Rules and examples for using commas when writing a complex sentence.
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Grammarly Blog: Hyphen
An explanation of the use of a hyphen and links to specific hyphen usage rules.