Skill Sharpeners Grammar and Punctuation, Grade 6

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.