Teaching Grammar and Punctuation in High School Grades 9-12 Daily Exercises to Teach Word Usage, Mechanics, and Social-Emotional Skills ELA and SEL … Home School Writing Instruction 60 DOL

Are your high school or homeschool students still confused when it comes to using commas, apostrophes, semicolons, and periods correctly? Can they capitalize when appropriate and differentiate between a dependent and an independent clause? Do they struggle with homophones or pronoun-antecedent agreement? Do you cringe at the thought of teaching grammar in isolation? If you’re a teacher or homeschooling parent tired of watching your students struggle with punctuation and word usage, this resource is for you. This simple-to-use and effective writing resource is designed by a veteran special education and secondary ELA teacher who understands the necessity of quick, effective, and engaging writing exercises for secondary students. I consistently emphasize to my high school students that writing well isn’t just an academic skill; it’s an empowering life skill that will significantly influence their futures, regardless of their paths. This is why I prioritize teaching and reviewing grammar and mechanics every day. The daily oral language (DOL) mini-lessons shared in this book are quick and effective, and students genuinely enjoy the activity. On countless occasions, students have thanked me for taking the time to teach them the simple rules of writing that are often “skipped over” in secondary ELA classes. As high school teachers, we feel students should know the basic rules of writing at this stage, but the truth is, they don’t, and they don’t learn the rules by osmosis. Students need quick, engaging, and consistent direct instruction, and this resource makes it easy for everyone. The grammar and punctuation exercises included in this resource seamlessly integrate social-emotional learning with writing instruction, and the results speak for themselves. Teachers around the globe are raving about finally finding an effective and engaging daily mini-lesson that teaches the rules of writing in a way students understand and genuinely enjoy! Designed by Veteran Special Education and Secondary ELA Teacher Link to Printable File Included With Purchase Bundle #1 of Series Homeschool ELA or High School ELA Writing Resource Answer Key Included Aligned with ELA CCSS Grades 9-12 60 Engaging and Effective Exercises to Teach Grammar and Mechanics Support Social-Emotional Learning While Strengthening Writing Skills Appropriate for Tier One, Tier Two, or Tier Three Writing Intervention Student-Tested and Student-Approved Quick and Easy-to-Implement Daily Mini-Lessons Empower Students to Excel Emotionally and Academically Save Yourself Countless Hours of Planning Time 8.5″ x 11″ This 12-week writing resource will change the way you and your students think about grammar and punctuation instruction. As a high school and Special Education teacher with more than a decade of experience in the secondary classroom, I’m well-versed in the woes of wading through poorly written assignments. I learned early in my career that high school students need direct daily instruction in grammar and mechanics. High school teachers often make the mistake of thinking students will learn the rules of writing within the context of their everyday reading and writing assignments, but this simply never happens. The five-minute exercises shared within this book explicitly teach students how to use grammar and punctuation correctly. Embedded within the exercises are concepts rooted in positive psychology that foster metacognition and personal growth, and this is something students recognize and appreciate. By the end of twelve weeks, you will see a significant improvement in your students’ writing as well as their behavior. Take your writing instruction to the next level while fostering academic excellence and personal growth with this teacher-designed resource.