Help children improve their writing while learning important grammar and punctuation rules! This colorful activity book makes language skill practice fun!
Skill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation provides visually engaging reading selections, activities, and word games that will motivate your child to practice and learn essential grammar and punctuation skills. Plus, a Language Handbook provides you with a quick reference of the concepts covered.
The activity book is organized into 15 theme-based units around topics that fourth graders enjoy, such as sports, outer space, and ships.
Each unit focuses on a grammar concept and punctuation concept, and includes:
- A reading selection: A short fiction or nonfiction text engages children and presents the concept or skill in context.
- Rule boxes: Grammar and punctuation rules are made simple with a short explanation, and clear examples help to teach the skill.
- Colorful practice activities: A variety of activities include fun illustrations to motivate your child to practice the grammar and punctuation skills.
- Riddles and word games: Your child will use critical thinking skills while applying the targeted grammar or punctuation skill in a fun format!
- Writing practice: The "Write It Right!" page encourages your child to use the skills in context, which further promotes understanding.
- Review page: The short review activity is a great way to check your child's understanding.
The grammar concepts for grade 4 include:
- Singular and plural nouns
- Adjectives and adverbs
- Singular pronouns
- Verb tenses
- Subject-verb agreement
- Sentence fragments
- Subordinating conjunctions
Punctuation concepts for grade 4 include:
- End punctuation
- Use of commas
- Apostrophes
- Use of quotation marks
- Titles
Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! The Skill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation Teaching Guides include:
- How to Use directions for teaching important language rules
- Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities
- Teaching suggestions for helping children learn grammar and punctuation rules
- Extension activities that include graphic organizers, additional writing activities, and hands-on learning
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Igniting young minds to help every child learn and succeed! Evan-Moor creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades PreK - 8. Trusted by parents and teachers for over 45 years, Evan-Moor's award-winning resources are thoughtfully developed to nurture children's hearts and minds to help them reach their full potential.
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Igniting young minds to help every child learn and succeed! Evan-Moor creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades PreK-8. Trusted by parents and teachers for over 45 years, Evan-Moor's award-winning resources are thoughtfully developed to nurture children's hearts and minds to help them reach their full potential.
