Introduce your class to various forms of writing. As the title states, this is a short PowerPoint, giving brief, but accurate descriptions of what each type of writing is used for. Pictorial representations are also helpful.

Of these five slides, two consist of the title and directions; the other three list the parts of an essay and their purpose, as well as how to best begin an essay. In essence, this is a very brief PowerPoint that can be used as a...

Focusing on writing an introduction, this presentation provides a variety of techniques for how to begin. Although the question marks on slide six obscure the writing, the other slides are clear and legible and display good examples for...

The identification and use of prepositions is the focus of this presentation. Pupils practice identifying prepositions, and then attempt to use them in sentences they create. The eight slides are packed with great information, but it may...

Very young readers practice identifying and using action verbs. Each of the slides show a person who is doing something. The pupil must decide what that person is doing, and say the action out loud. This would be a good PowerPoint to use...

Young writers get to pair up and construct sentences that have specific elements. Each sentence needs to have two adjectives and one verb that both start with the letter "c." Then, they try again using the letter "d" as the starting...

This presentation gives young writers ways to start sentences in interesting ways. They can use an adverb, an -ing clause, a simile, a connective, or a preposition. Learners make up sentences on the spot using each of these techniques.

Although only three slides long, this presentation does a good job in introducing negative prefixes to upper elementary writers. Pupils are encouraged to use a dictionary and a thesaurus in order to help them come up with the proper...

Challenge your class with this resource. Learners identify the nouns in each of the series of sentences provided. It is a quick and easy way to review this topic. Your class will enjoy this novel approach.

Have your class practice using the verbs am, are, were, was, and is. Learners read sentences and identify the verbs in each sentence. This is a comprehensive exploration of this topic.

Here is a charming presentation on adjectives for young readers. Pupils consider sentences in each slide that have at least one adjective in them. They must find the adjective in each of the sentences and also the noun it describes. Good...

Break down the connection between word roots and words with similar meanings with this resource. Learners use a list of words, a brief definition of each word, and twelve word roots with blanks next to them to fill in. They then fill in...

Simple yet useful, these sentences require scholars to fill in the verb that matches the subject for each. There are five sentences total, each with two verb options. The options require learners to choose whether they should incorporate...

Irregular verbs meet the final frontier in this subject-verb agreement instructional activity! There are 12 sentences here missing an irregular verb which must agree with the subject or subjects. All sentences relate to space and even...

Subject-verb agreement takes practice to master; give your learners a chance to put their skills to the test using these 10 sentences. They choose the correct verb from two options for each sentence. Encourage subject recognition and not...

While the focus is applicable to middle schoolers, high schoolers, and higher education, the slides are text heavy (as they were originally designed for higher education). Learners will review rules for using a preposition and how to use...

English language learners and native speakers alike will benefit from this preposition review. Prepositions are defined, and then there is a practice opportunity provided that spans two slides. 

Some interrogative pronouns are tricky like who and whom. Help your class use interrogative pronouns and predicate pronouns correctly with this 11-slide review. Explanations and examples complete the first six slides, and a practice...

Wowzer! Who knew interjections were so useful? Show your class just how useful they are and assign this resource to help them practice identifying interjections in sentences. For the activity, class members also need to determine if the...

Whip your students' grammar skills into shape with this series of practice worksheets. Touching on all eight parts of speech, these exercises challenge learners to identify the relationships between different words...

Discuss race in the United States. Start by having each learner read a copy of Martin Luther King Jr's famous speech, "I Have a Dream." Then, have them read the article "Shared Prayers, Mixed Blessings" about a church in Atlanta,...

"Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;. . ." Why is this guarantee of free speech and a free press the First Amendment to the US Constitution? Why are these rights so essential to a...

Why do we have to study poetry? Here is a lesson plan that demonstrates some of poetry's more practical and real-world applications for reluctant learners. Start by leading a brainstorming session about where poems or pieces of poems...

The courage of Las Mariposas, the Mirabal sisters, is the focus of a series of activities designed to accompany a reading of In the Time of the Butterflies that ask readers to consider what it means to be courageous. Beautifully crafted...