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 first graders enjoy, such as bugs, families, and food.

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 first grade include:

• Nouns
• Adjectives
• Verbs
• Pronouns
• Adverbs
• Prepositions

Punctuation concepts for first grade include:

• End punctuation
• Use of apostrophes
• Use of commas
• Use of colons
• Book titles
• Abbreviations

Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! The Skill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation Teaching Guides include:

• How to Use directions for teaching important language rules
• Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities
• Teaching suggestions for helping children learn grammar and punctuation rules
• Extension activities that include graphic organizers, additional writing activities, and hands-on learning

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