Towson University
Towson University: Comma Use With Introductory Elements Exercise 1
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on the use of Commas with Introductory Elements.
Towson University
Towson University: Comma Use With Introductory Elements Exercise 2
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on the use of Commas with Introductory Elements.
Towson University
Towson University: Comma Use With Introductory Elements Exercise 3
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on the use of Commas with Introductory Elements.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Sentence Patterns Exercise 6
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on determining Sentence Patterns.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Sentence Patterns Transformations Exercise 2
This is a 15-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on making Sentence Patterns Transformations.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Exercise 1
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on Pronoun - Antecedent Agreement.
Towson University
Towson University: Online Writing Support: Commonly Confused Words: Two, To, Too
This entry focuses on the commonly confused words two, to, and too including providing an explanation, examples, and a link to quizzes/exercises. L.11-12.2b Spelling
Towson University
Towson University: Commonly Confused Words: Were / We're / Where
This entry focuses on the commonly confused words were, we're, and where including providing an explanation, examples, and a link to quizzes/exercises.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Commas After Introductions, Exercise 1
Use this exercise to determine your understanding of comma usage with introductory elements in sentences.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Short Adventure Stories
Inspired by the interactive plot ideas here, writers will create an original three-paragraph adventure story. First, each writer will create an original adventurer. Next, each writer will place the adventurer in a brief, organized...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: A Magical Animal Encounter
This writing instructional activity is fashioned after Harry Potter's encounter with a communicative boa constrictor at the zoo. Inspired by Rowling's original idea, students will be asked to create a three-part story about an original...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Prose Poetry Paragraphs
Inspired by the vignettes of Sandra Cisneros, students will write about a familiar thing from their lives. Students will use the style of prose poetry to describe something familiar around their home, school or neighborhood. The final...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: "Lawd! Lawd! Lawd!"
Inspired by the character Charlie in Daniel Keye's Flowers for Algernon, the writer will craft sentences, using different dialects/sayings with correct dialogue punctuation. The writer will devote a page in his/her writer's notebook to...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Unique Imaginary Friends
The writer will first create an original imaginary friend, inspired by Ted from Tony DiTerlizzi's wonderful picture book. The writer will then think of an ordinary activity done on a daily basis, like feeding the family dog. The writer...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Scheming Against an Adversary
Enemy Pie by Derek Munson makes readers think seriously about this question: "What if I had to spend an entire day with someone with whom I had a conflict?" This question presents young writers with a great launching pad for developing...
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online: Comma Rules
Use this site for recognizing when to use commas. Includes examples.
Harold D. Underdown
Derailed by Details
A helpful site for writers which gives the proper perspective in assessing the detail involved in your writing. Provides examples of how to include exciting, relevant details when writing fiction.
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online: Pronoun Antecedent Agreement
This page details the agreement between the use of pronouns and antecedents.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Root Word Lessons
This is an index of links to activities using root words. These activities are separated into 3 levels of difficulty. These interactive, vocabulary puzzles and activities use Latin and Greek "roots and cells" to help unlock word...
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Pronoun Agreement: Exercise 2
Practice pronoun agreement by correcting the pronoun usage errors in each of these 20 sentences.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Pronoun Agreement: Exercise 3
Practice pronoun agreement by correcting the pronoun usage errors in each of these 20 sentences.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Summarizing Worksheets and Activities
In this instructional resource, students will learn more about summarizing texts. Worksheets and PowerPoint lessons are provided to reinforce understanding about ways to summarize nonfiction texts and to identify main ideas. This module...
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Teaching Point of View
This teaching module provides a way to help students identify the point of view in a text. Essential point of view definitions and worksheets are provided. A multi-slide PowerPoint presentation is included that provides graphic...
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Correlative Conjunction
Learn about correlative conjunctions and how to use them properly within sentences.