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Language Arts: Quotation Marks Practice

For Teachers 7th
After reviewing the eight rules for using quotation marks, class members complete worksheets as independent practice and review how these punctuation marks change the meaning of a sentence. Additional worksheets are provided for homework.
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Comma Comments

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Upper elementary and middle schoolers, in pairs, use PowerPoint to link a button to every comma within a piece of writing. The button links to a slide explaining why the comma was used. They present their slides to the class.
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Writing Conventions: Punctuation

For Students 1st - 2nd
First and second graders read the sentences and choose what type of sentence it is based on the punctuation.
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Punctuation Celebration

For Students 1st - 2nd
Second graders read the scrambled words and rewrite the sentences in order to make a complete sentence. They punctuate each sentence with a period.
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Parentheses

For Students 9th - 12th
Point out the proper uses of parentheses with this informational handout! This resource explains how to use parentheses for side comments, numbers in a list, and citations of outside sources. Learners can read a series of examples for...
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Formula Sheet for Commas and Punctuation of Clauses

For Students 10th - 12th
This handout illustrates the structure and appropriate punctuation for sentences that include independent and dependent clauses. It differentiates between coordinate and subordinate clauses. No exercises or questions are provided and the...
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Sentences

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Review punctuation and the use of adverbs. Learners are guided through a discussion of the use of adverbs. They then talk about the correct use of a question mark, exclamation mark, and period in a series of sentences. The resource is...
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Punctuation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Discuss the use of commas in your class. Learners look at several sentences and identify the correct use of commas. This resource could be enriched with a greater variety of sentences to give learners a more complete experience.
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Learning Objective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Many people have trouble knowing how to use commas. This resource explores this concept. Learners can review the main rules regarding comma usage and answer pertinent questions. 
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Statements and Questions

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this statements and questions worksheet, students rewrite 5 sentences using the correct capital letter and end punctuation. Answers are not given.
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Statements and Questions

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this ending mark worksheet, students write the correct end punctuation for 10 statements and questions. Rules for punctuating statements and questions are provided. 
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Statements and Questions

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this statements and questions worksheet, students rewrite 6 sentences with a capital letter in the beginning and either a period or question mark.
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The Interrupted Quotation

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this interrupted quotation worksheet, students edit sentences for punctuation and correct quotation placement. Students complete this for 22 sentences.
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First Grade English/Language Arts Test

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this language learning exercise, learners complete multiple choice questions about punctuation, forms of sentences, nouns, and more. Students complete 30 questions.
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Fifth Grade English/Language Arts Test

For Students 5th
In this language worksheet, 5th graders complete multiple choice questions about punctuation, sentence structure, word order, and more. Students complete 30 questions.
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Lesson on Run-on Sentences

For Teachers 7th
In this lesson on run-on sentences worksheet, 7th graders read the explanation and examples of sentence construction and punctuation, then rewrite 10 sentences correctly.
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Run-on Sentences

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice using punctuation in run-on sentences. In this punctuation mini-lesson, 2nd graders listen to the book Punctuation Takes a Vacation. They read their own sentences and try to find where they end. 
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Types of Sentences and Punctuation

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this sentences and punctuation worksheet, students choose the correct words to complete the sentences, choose if something is a statement or question, select the subject, and more. Students complete 28 questions total.
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Language Review #7

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this language review #7 worksheet, students edit and punctuate 3 sentences, write fact or opinion for 2 sentences, select words that are spelled correctly and write synonyms for 2 words.
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Proofreading Relay

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders play a proofreading relay game. For this proofreading lesson, 6th graders are broken up into two teams.  Each team has an incorrect sentence and they need to fix it one at time by checking for mistakes in grammar,...
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Daily Proofreading: Theme 5 L 25

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this daily proofreading worksheet, students correct the punctuation and grammar in the sentences given to them. Students correct 5 sentences. 
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Daily Proofreading: theme 6 lesson 30

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this daily proofreading worksheet, students correct the sentences on their grammar and punctuation. Students correct 5 sentences total.
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Punctuation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice using periods, question marks, and exclamation points correctly. In this punctuation lesson, students review punctuation rules and practice. Middle schoolers practice together then work independently.
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Easily Confused Words: That, Which and Who

For Students 5th - 6th
In this easily confused words:  that, which and who worksheet, students read the rules by linking to other lessons, then interactively select the correct word in 5 sentences with immediate online feedback.