Curated OER
Red, White, Blue, and Who?
Fourth graders are introduced to pronouns and provided practice in use of singular and plural personal pronouns.
Curated OER
Listening for Meaning: Same Sound
Students listen to a taped conversation to help them learn the meaning of the contraction "d" with the words "had" and "would".
Curated OER
Dear Darla
Students write a letter. In this language arts instructional activity, students play the role of an advice column journalist. Students respond to a letter asking for advice.
Curated OER
Study Of Birds
Young scholars investigate the Spanish language looking for words related to birds and their habitat. They write phrases and sentences using the words. Gradually they attempt to use the correct sentence structure in conjunction with...
Curated OER
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Third graders experience what life was like during era in which "Sarah, Plain and Tall depicts using modern technology.
Curated OER
My Wilderness Adventure
Learners use a story starter and given questions to continue their adventure. They use the Internet and books to research about winter survival skills, how to find food, water and shelter in the snowy mountains and discover information...
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Verb Forms Power Point
Learn about regular and irregular verbs and practice identifying correct verb usage in questions that could be found on standardized tests.
Get It Write
Get It Write: Using the Verb "Include" to Preface a List
Use this tutorial to learn when to use "include" and when to use a form of the verb "to be" when writing a list. A brief quiz checks your understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: 13.1: Common Errors in Grammar and Punctuation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explanations and examples that teach how to identify and correct errors in subject/verb agreement, comma splices, sentence fragments, capitalization of titles and...
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: Grammar Topics
A large collection of concise explanations of various aspects of English grammar and usage. All topics include exercises that can be done, checked, and corrected online. Solid resource for English language learners at the intermediate...
University of Texas at Austin
Tex's French Grammar: Imparfait
This site from Tex's French Grammar provides a clear and concise presentation of the l'imparfait. Shows stem and endings, provides written and audio examples and interactive practice exercises. Has links to various usages, such as states...
Get It Write
Get It Write: Distinguish Between "Effect" and "Affect"
"Effect" and "affect" are tricky words to keep straight. Each can be used as a noun or a verb, depending on the meaning of the sentence. This tutorial gives clear examples and explanations on the use of these two words. A brief quiz...
Get It Write
Get It Write: Here and There
Be sure you know what you are saying when using the words "here" and "there" at the beginning of a sentence. These grammar tips explain how you need to pay attention to the subject of your sentence in order to use the correct verb form....