Skill sharpeners grammar and punctuation, grade 6 - evan-moor

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 childs 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.

Its ideal for enrichment at home and in the classroom, for homeschooling, and for English language learning.