As you know interjections are those little words or phrases we use to express sudden feelings or emotions. They’re the “Wow!” with something impressive, or the “Oops!” with a mistake. Interjections are quick, expressive, and often stand alone, and bring excitement to our everyday language. For fifth graders, (or any middle schoolers from what I’ve
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Grammar review doesn’t always have to be about filling out worksheets or endless drills. In fact, grammar can be one of the most fun parts of your ELA class when you introduce online games into the mix. There’s no limit to how creative and engaging grammar activities can be, especially when you’re trying to keep
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Time and time again, teachers may find it challenging to keep students engaged while teaching grammar curriculum—repeat, repeat, repeat, the same type of worksheet, and the same look in your students’ eyes when you announce today’s grammar lesson. Sound familiar? I always felt that teaching grammar was an uphill battle, especially with subjects like commas,
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The Moment of Realization In my early years of teaching 6th grade, a humbling moment made me rethink my entire approach to teaching grammar. During standardized testing, a continuous stream of raised hands bombarded me with the same question: “What’s a pronoun?” This was more than a reflection on my teaching; it was an insight
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Can grammar worksheets transform your middle school ELA classroom into a hub of grammar excellence? As educators, we’ve all witnessed the grammar struggles of our students (and adults on social media). It’s no secret that grammar skills are the foundation of effective communication. To help you tackle this challenge head-on, we present ELA Content Hub’s
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Good ole’ grammar standards. Let’s be honest; grammar can be super difficult. It’s a concept that most adults don’t really understand ( you have Facebook, right? ), but it doesn’t have to be. So let’s take a look at some easy steps to introduce grammar into your classroom without the moans and groans. 1. Break
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Attention all 5th-8th grade grammar teachers! You won’t want to miss out on this free resource to add to your toolkit. I’ve created a grammar reference sheet for your students, and it’s completely free! Grammar Reference Sheets for Grades 5-8 These grammar reference sheets come with three pages. The first page covers general grammar terms
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