Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Camping Sentences
In this instructional activity, Teaching Grammar in Context by Constance Weaver provides foundational information for this instructional activity. When I Go Camping with Grandma, a book by Marion Dane Bauer, is used as the mentor text of...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: The Who/what/where/when Game: Wild Weather Sentences
In this lesson plan, Teaching Grammar in Context by Constance Weaver provides foundational information for this lesson plan. Brave Irene, written by William Steig, is used as the mentor text of this lesson plan. Students will develop...
English for Everyone
English for Everyone: Sentence Completion 14 (High Beginning Level) [Pdf]
English for Everyone provides a printable quiz to assess the descriptive words, jobs, and action words.
Other
Preterito Imperfecto
A detailed look at the conditions of when to use the preterite versus the imperfect. Outstanding explanations, even though some may prove too detailed for many high school students. Excellent examples compare the use of the preterite and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Subjects and Objects
This video lesson focuses on distinguishing between the subject and object of a sentence. Find the verb and determine who is doing the action (subject) and who is receiving the action (object). Real Player is required.
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...
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Indirect Object
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify an indirect object in the context of a sentence.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Composing Cinquain Poems With Basic Parts of Speech
Reinforce student understanding of parts of speech through the analysis of sample cinquain poems followed by the creation of original cinquains.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: 15 Tips for Writing Winning Resumes
The thought of writing a resume intimidates almost anyone. It's difficult to know where to start or what to include. It can seem like an insurmountable task. Here are 15 tips to help you not only tackle the task, but also write a winning...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
Towson University
Towson University: Active Passive Voice Exercise 1
Learn more about active and passive voice by identifying the doer subject and the action verb of these ten sentences.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Letter E
[Free Registration/Login Required] These activities include matching words and pictures, blending short vowel e, action words, and a story structure activity.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Building Creative Writing
[Free Registration/Login Required] This simple activity will enhance the descriptive writing of primary aged children. By building upon each page of the flipchart over a period of several days, it makes the students more aware of nouns,...
English Club
English Club: Esl Games: Vocabulary: Mystery Matches 5 (Intermediate)
Play memory match game by matching each action with a corresponding noun.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Run on Sentences
This site shows how to repair run-on sentences. Students and teachers will find this interactive resource helpful.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Direct and Indirect Objects: Lesson 1
This lesson differentiates between direct objects and indirect objects. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Direct and Indirect Objects."