EMC9956
9781629388748
Help children improve their writing while learning important grammar and punctuation rules. These colorful activity books make language skill practice fun!
Skill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation provides visually engaging reading selections, activities, and word games that will motivate your child to practice and learn essential grammar and punctuation skills. Plus, a Language Handbook provides you with a quick reference of the concepts covered.
The activity book is organized into 15 theme-based units around topics that sixth graders enjoy, such as ancient civilizations, superheroes, and gaming. Each unit focuses on a grammar concept and punctuation concept, and includes:
- A reading selection - A short fiction or nonfiction text engages children and presents the concept or skill in context.
- Rule boxes - Grammar and punctuation rules are made simple with a short explanation, and clear examples help to teach the skill.
- Colorful practice activities - A variety of activities include fun illustrations to motivate your child to practice the grammar and punctuation skills.
- Riddles and word games - Your child will use critical thinking skills while applying the targeted grammar or punctuation skill in a fun format!
- Writing practice - The “Write It Right!” page encourages your child to use the skills in context, which further promotes understanding.
- Review page - The short review activity is a great way to check your child's understanding.
The grammar concepts for grade 6 include:
- Noun phrases
- Verb phrases
- Proper and comparative adjectives
- Intensive pronouns
- Complex sentences
- Modifying adverbs
- Subordinating conjunctions
- Prepositions
Punctuation concepts for grade 6 include:
- End punctuation
- Use of commas
- Use of apostrophes
- Use of quotation marks
- Use of semicolons
- Titles of books, movies, and TV shows
Skill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation engages your child in learning important grammar and punctuation rules. It's ideal for enrichment at home and in the classroom, for homeschooling, and for English language learning.
