Grammar Workshop


Grammar sticks best when it's active, not memorized from a worksheet. This hub moves from the basics of parts of speech and mechanics, through phrases, clauses, and punctuation, to the sentence-craft and style choices that make writing genuinely strong.

Grammar Workshop
4th–6thGrade Level
22Lessons Included
L.4–6.1–2CCSS Focus Strand
Lessons, Videos, & GamesFormat
Grammar Workshop

What You'll Learn

Across this workshop, you'll be equipped to teach students to:

identify and correctly use all eight parts of speech
avoid common trouble spots like double negatives and misused capitalization
build and correctly punctuate phrases and clauses
use commas, dashes, and parentheses with confidence
vary sentence structure and strengthen writing style
revise their own writing for clarity, not just correctness
Read the LessonThe full blog post with activities and printables.
Play GameA free interactive practice game with no printing required.
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Foundational: Parts of Speech & Basic Mechanics

Seven lessons covering the building blocks — nouns through adverbs, plus two common trouble spots.

Teaching Nouns: 9 Activities That Stick
Teaching Nouns
Help students identify and sort nouns with clear examples, simple explanations, and hands‑on practice. This lesson builds stronger sentences and confident writers through sorting, categorizing, and real‑world writing connections.
Teaching Verbs: 9 Action-Packed Activities for Every Tense
Teaching Verbs
Make verbs come alive with engaging practice and writing strategies that strengthen sentence clarity. Students learn to choose precise verbs, maintain correct tense, and communicate action effectively across all subjects.
Teaching Pronouns: 6 Easy Practice Activities
Teaching Pronouns
Clarify tricky pronoun rules with kid‑friendly examples and interactive practice. Students learn to choose clear, correct pronouns, avoid repetition, and strengthen sentence flow for smoother, more confident writing.
Teaching Adjectives: 8 Activities with Impact
Teaching Adjectives
Help students master adjective order with a simple pattern, visual examples, and interactive practice. This lesson builds descriptive power and teaches students how to craft vivid, polished sentences with ease.
Teaching Adverbs: 7 Activities Students Will Love
Teaching Adverbs
Show students how adverbs add clarity and detail to writing. Through visual examples and interactive practice, learners discover how, when, and where actions happen—making their sentences more precise and expressive.
Teaching Students about Double Negatives
Double Negatives
Turn confusion into clarity with easy explanations and kid‑friendly examples. Students learn to avoid double negatives, choose positive language, and build stronger grammar habits for clear, confident communication.
When to Capitalize Directions (North, South, East, West)
Capitalizing Directions
Help students master when to capitalize north, south, east, and west with simple sorting practice and clear rules. This lesson builds accuracy, confidence, and understanding of capitalization in real‑world contexts.
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More Ways to Practice at Home

A companion page for parents and teachers with seven verified online games, six no-screen family activities, and a grammar-themed picture book list.

Online Games and Activities for Teaching Grammar
Free · Includes Our Original Games

Online Games & Activities for Teaching Grammar

Includes direct links to all five games built for this workshop, plus outside games, offline activities, and book recommendations — a good page to share with families.

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Gay Miller