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Tag: grammar

Grammar & Mechanics Mar 5, 2018

Grammar Quiz for Teachers

Find out what you know and don't know about grammar. Take the Grammar Quiz for Teachers. Each grammatical term is used in the Common Core Anchor…

Grammar & Mechanics Nov 6, 2017

The Serial (Oxford) Comma

The author presents both humorous and scholarly consequences of failing to use the serial (Oxford) comma: lack of clarity, consistency, and conformity.

Grammar & Mechanics Oct 24, 2017

Literacy Center Rotations

Literacy center (or stations) rotations can be challenging to plan. Here are seven rotation options with colorful visuals for 4-10 literacy centers.

Grammar & Mechanics Jul 31, 2017

Grammar Program Choices

Broadly speaking, teachers agree that standard English grammar and usage needs to be learned, but they disagree on how it should be taught. The Pennington Publishing…

Grammar & Mechanics Apr 2, 2016

How to Teach Writing Mechanics

How to Teach Writing Mechanics asks and provides possible answers to the What is (and isn't) Writing Mechanics, Why Teach Writing Mechanics? When Should We Teach…

Grammar & Mechanics Mar 26, 2016

How to Teach English Grammar

How to Teach English Grammar asks and provides possible answers to the most pressing When, Why, How, What, and Whom questions related to teaching grammar.

Grammar & Mechanics Dec 28, 2015

ELA and Reading Articles and Resources

An index of ELA/reading articles and assessment-based instructional resources which equip teachers to teach to the whole class and individualize instruction.

Grammar & Mechanics Oct 13, 2014

Progressive Skills Review

The Progressive Skills Review is the addendum to the Common Core Language Strand.