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Express Yourself!
Elementary learners practice reading with expression to understand text better. They identify punctuation marks to see how each sentence is to be expressed with a certain emotion. Then they practice their new skills by working through...
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Punctuating Direct Speech
Have your class practice their punctuation by studying direct speech. A rather convoluted but fun way to explain speech marks is explained, using sheep, and punctuation marks to represent their pen. Your class will see how each word is...
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Parentheses
Point out the proper uses of parentheses with this informational handout! This resource explains how to use parentheses for side comments, numbers in a list, and citations of outside sources. Learners can read a series of examples for...
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Quotation Marks
Seeing multiple quotation mark mishaps in your class? Show them how to use quotation marks properly with this handout. While this is not an interactive worksheet, it could act as a reference sheet for writers as they compose and edit...
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Formula Sheet for Commas and Punctuation of Clauses
This handout illustrates the structure and appropriate punctuation for sentences that include independent and dependent clauses. It differentiates between coordinate and subordinate clauses. No exercises or questions are provided and the...
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Sentences
Review punctuation and the use of adverbs. Learners are guided through a discussion of the use of adverbs. They then talk about the correct use of a question mark, exclamation mark, and period in a series of sentences. The resource is...
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Punctuation
Discuss the use of commas in your class. Learners look at several sentences and identify the correct use of commas. This resource could be enriched with a greater variety of sentences to give learners a more complete experience.
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Learning Objective
Many people have trouble knowing how to use commas. This resource explores this concept. Learners can review the main rules regarding comma usage and answer pertinent questions.
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Hoops: Grade 4 and 5
4th-5th graders will compete in a game similar to Jeopardy in which they answer questions from a variety of subject areas including science, language, and math. The questions are based on an extremely wide variety of topics, so would be...
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Statements and Questions
In this statements and questions worksheet, students rewrite 5 sentences using the correct capital letter and end punctuation. Answers are not given.
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Statements and Questions
In this ending mark worksheet, students write the correct end punctuation for 10 statements and questions. Rules for punctuating statements and questions are provided.
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Statements and Questions
In this statements and questions worksheet, students rewrite 6 sentences with a capital letter in the beginning and either a period or question mark.
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Apostrophe + S
In this apostrophe worksheet, students rewrite sentences that have contractions as sentences with no contractions. Examples of apostrophe use are given at the top.
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The Interrupted Quotation
In this interrupted quotation worksheet, students edit sentences for punctuation and correct quotation placement. Students complete this for 22 sentences.
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Quotation Quiz
In this quotation marks worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions where they choose which sentences are written correctly. Students complete 5 problems.
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Using Commas with Appositives
In this commas and appositives learning exercise, students rewrite sentences and include an appositive in the sentence. Students also circle the appositive phrase in sentences.
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Using a Colon for Time
In this colon worksheet, students rewrite sentences with the numbers and a colon to represent the time. Students complete 12 problems total.
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Using a Colon to Introduce a List
In this colon worksheet, students form sentences with colons to introduce lists in the sentences. Students complete 9 sentences total.
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Using Apostrophes to Show Possession
In this apostrophes worksheet, students complete sentences by using apostrophes to show possession. Students complete 20 sentences total.
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Choosing Punctuation
Students add punctuation to a short story with none. In this choosing punctuation instructional activity, students correct the story individually, adding punctuation as they think it is necessary. Students share their corrections with...
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First Grade English/Language Arts Test
In this language learning exercise, students complete multiple choice questions about punctuation, forms of sentences, nouns, and more. Students complete 30 questions.
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Fifth Grade English/Language Arts Test
In this language worksheet, 5th graders complete multiple choice questions about punctuation, sentence structure, word order, and more. Students complete 30 questions.
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Semicolons
Sixth graders write a paragraph using semicolons. In this semicolons lesson plan, 6th graders brainstorm examples of semicolon use as a class and then write their own paragraph.
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Using Quotation Marks
Students explore the use of quotation marks. In this language arts lesson, students discuss when to use quotation marks. Students practice putting quotation marks where needed.