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Combining Ideas into an Effective Sentence
Here is a lesson that is best utilized as reinforcement in identifying sentences that combine independent/dependent clauses, and phrases that are awkward, fragmented or complete. Learners use the red, yellow, and green light method of...
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Grammar Test
First graders read sentences and then rewrite each one as an interrogative sentence. Students write eight questions. They partner up and read their sentences to a peer.
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Jumbled Up Sentences
In this jumbled sentences instructional activity, students read the jumbled sentences and rewrite them so they read clearly. Students rewrite 11 sentences, write 5 sentences about their weekend plans, and 3 questions about helping at home.
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Possessive Apostrophes
Apostrophes are important when indicating ownership. Have third graders rewrite several sentences to include possessive apostrophes, both singular and plural. A great addition to a proofreading unit or a warm-up grammar activity.
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Worksheet 2: Demonstratives
Sometimes it's difficult to identify the idea that demonstrative pronouns refer to. Polish the use of this, that, those, and these in your class's writing. Several sentences are given, and your pupil must rewrite the sentence to clarify...
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Quiz 7A: Add One Of + Superlative + Plural Noun
In this rewriting sentences activity, students read sentences with adjectives plus nouns and rewrite them using one of plus a superlative and a plural noun. Students rewrite 10 sentences.
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The Future: Going To
In this rearranging words to form sentences worksheet, students read the mixed up words and rewrite them to create complete sentences. Students rewrite 12 sentences.
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Sentence Correction
In this sentence correction learning exercise, students rewrite the sentences so they make sense. Students rewrite and correct 4 sentences.
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Adding More Details To Sentences
In this writing worksheet, 3rd graders rewrite 4 sentences adding more details to each. They enhance sentences about a field trip, animals, baby animal, and a picnic in the park.
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Capital Letters- Sentence Correction Worksheet
In this capital letters worksheet, 2nd graders rewrite 4 sentences while inserting capital letters. They practice writing the capital letters A through N.
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Error Analysis
In this correct the errors worksheet, students correct the errors in the sentences and then rewrite the sentences. Students complete 15 problems.
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Passive voice - Present Simple
In this passive voice worksheet, students rewrite the sentences to be in the passive voice. Students complete 10 sentences total.
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Capital Letters
In this capital letters worksheet, students rewrite the sentences putting the capital letters where they belong. Students complete 12 sentences.
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QUIZ : Using As . . . As and Less . . . Than
In this making comparisons practice worksheet, students rewrite 10 sentences that make comparisons using "as...as" and "less...than".
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English Exercises: Passive Voice
In this passive voice instructional activity, 6th graders read the explanation and examples, then rewrite 10 sentences and identify which of the 4 cases it represents, with immediate online feedback.
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Sentence Revision
In this sentence revision worksheet, students rewrite given sentences using the word given. Students invert the sentences to create variety in their writing.
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Fragments--Exercise 1
In this grammar worksheet, students rewrite each fragment by adding or combining words or punctuation where needed. Students leave each complete sentence alone and leave the lines below each one blank.
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Subject Pronouns and Object Pronouns
In this identifying pronouns in sentences worksheet, students rewrite the sentences replacing the underlined words with subject or object pronouns. Students write 10 sentences.
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Printing Practice--I Love
In this printing practice learning exercise, students trace and rewrite 10 sentences that begin with the words "I love..." with various endings.
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Third Grade Editing Sentences Worksheet
In this writing and grammar worksheet, 3rd graders rewrite each of 10 sentences while making the necessary corrections in editing. They edit run on sentences, capitalize the word I, and correct tenses.
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The Article: Use and Omission of "The"
In this editing worksheet, students rewrite the sentences if they are wrong and either insert or omit the word "the". Students complete 20 problems.
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Tenses, Tenses, Tenses
Feeling tense about grammar? Bring this English learning exercise about verb tenses to your writing conventions unit. Middle schoolers rewrite sentences using the appropriate tense. They use the negative form or interrogative form. Five...
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Parallelism Worksheet #2
Parallel structure is tricky, even for many adults! Give your class extra practice with this two-page resource. For each of 16 sentences, they rewrite it using parallel structure. Do an example or two with them to give them confidence...
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Less vs. Fewer
When should you use less, and when should you use fewer? Straighten out this dilemma with a helpful resource about using less vs. fewer based on sentence context clues. After reading detailed instructions and examples, young learners...