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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Using Sentence Structure (Part of Speech)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This slideshow lesson focuses on using sentence structure and parts of speech to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. It explains how to look for parentheses or commas after unfamiliar words to help determine meaning; it also shows...
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Grammar Check

Grammar Check: Learn How to Write an Essay Like the Pros (Infographic)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An infographic is provided to help students with writing essays. Explicit information about essay writing steps are included. Essay mistakes relative to the content and style are articulated, along with features specific to essays.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Editing for Sentence Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will give students tools and tips to edit sentence structure so that fragments and run-on sentences will not hamper their writing.
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Handout
University of Ottawa (Canada)

University of Ottawa: Hyper Grammar: Building Sentences

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An excellent site which outlines the types of sentences - simple, compound, and complex. Gives in-depth information and examples of each. Includes review exercises for practice or assessment.
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eBook
Other

Pressbooks: Virginia Western Community College: Let's Get Writing!

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is an open textbook created to assist students in their writing efforts. Topics covered include critical reading, rhetorical analysis, writing arguments, steps in the writing process, rhetorical modes, using credible sources, citing...
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BBC

Bbc: Skillswise: English: Formal and Informal Speaking Quiz [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Assess the differences between formal and informal speech. Three levels of difficulty with answers provided.
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Handout
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Center for Writing Studies: Grammar Handbook

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use this handbook to review specific grammar or usage areas, including parts of speech, phrases, clauses, sentence structure, and common usage problems. L.9-10.1 Grammar/Usage, L.11-12.1 Gram/Usage Conventions
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: No Nonsense Grammar Collection

For Teachers 1st - 8th Standards
In this No Nonsense Grammar Collection, students explore a range of commonly taught grammar principles for elementary and middle schoolers with these short, fun videos and activities. From the difference between dependent and independent...
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Handout
Capital Community College Foundation

Guide to Grammar and Writing: Sentence Subject

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Part of larger website devoted to sentence structure, grammar, and writing skills, this tutorial teaches the subject of a sentence--the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.
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Activity
Capital Community College Foundation

Guide to Grammar and Writing: Diagramming Sentences Power Point

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This handy PowerPoint presentation introduces the concept of sentence diagramming. It includes a number of examples.
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Capital Community College Foundation

Guide to Grammar and Writing: Quiz on Sentence Body Parts, Ii

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This 8 question quiz on sentences presents a sentence and asks students questions about its structure. Java is required.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Style Chart [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A brief organizer in which students can analyze a given selection's writing style. Includes sections on diction, figures of speech, images, and sentence structure.
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Handout
SUNY Empire State College

Empire State College: Compound Sentences

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
A brief resource about compound sentences. Includes a definition and some examples. It also includes basic and advanced practice exercises on compound and complex sentences.
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Handout
Towson University

Towson University: Online Writing Support: Sentence Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This page offers a list of links to entries about sentence structure including elements of sentence construction, sentence types and punctuation, connectors, sentence patterns, pattern transformations, and active/passive voice.
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Unit Plan
Towson University

Towson University: Online Writing Support: Self Teaching Units

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a list of links to self-teaching units on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, active and passive voice, and more. Each provides an explanation with examples, followed by a practice exercise.
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Towson University

Towson University: Ows: Fragments Exercise 1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on recognizing and correcting fragments.
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Towson University

Towson University: Ows: Miscellaneous Usage Errors Exercise 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on correcting sentences with Miscellaneous Usage Errors.
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Towson University

Towson University: Ows: Miscellaneous Usage Errors Exercise 3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on correcting sentences with Miscellaneous Usage Errors.
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Towson University

Towson University: Ows: Grammar Evaluation 1 [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This is a 24-question, grammar test requiring students to correct sentences with miscellaneous usage errors.
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Towson University

Towson University: Ows: Grammar Evaluation 2 [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This is a 22-question grammar test requiring students to correct sentences with miscellaneous usage errors.
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Towson University

Towson University: Ows: Answer Key for Grammar Evaluation 2 [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is the answer key for a 22-question, grammar test requiring students to correct sentences with miscellaneous usage errors.
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Towson University

Towson University: Ows: Grammar Evaluation 3 [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This is a 22-question, grammar test requiring students to correct sentences with miscellaneous usage errors.
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Towson University

Towson University: Ows: Answer Key for Grammar Evaluation 3 [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is the answer key for a 22-question, grammar test requiring students to correct sentences with miscellaneous usage errors.
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Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Adding Emphasis in Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
Catch your reader's eye with your understanding of visual and textual devices.