Category Archives: Grammar
English, grammar, punctuation and capitalization rules
Help with confusing and often misused words
Confusing Words. “a collection of 3210 words that are troublesome to readers and writers. Words are grouped according to the way they are most often confused or misused.”
Online version of the classic, The Elements of Style by William Strunk
Strunk, William, Jr. 1918. The Elements of Style “…this classic reference book is a must-have for any student and conscientious writer. Intended for use in which the practice of composition is combined with the study of literature, it gives in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style and concentrates attention on the rules of usage and principles of composition most commonly violated.”
Get YOUR grammar question answered
GrammarNOW! – a site “dedicated to answering grammar and composition questions.”
Practice grammar parts of speech with Mad Lib-style stories
Wacky Web Tales. Enter your nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc. in the list and see how your words create a goofy story in the end!
Editing worksheets to build spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar skills
Every-Day Edits – for upper elementary; learn about various historical events in the process
Animals A to Z Edits – for lower elementary; learn about animals in the process
How to do copywork
Copywork – This is a very helpful article if you are wondering about copywork, how to do it and its benefits. The Charlotte Mason method is particularly encouraging of copywork.
Exercises & worksheets for grammar, punctuation & spelling
Downloadable & printable grammar workbooks for grades 1-6
Downloadable & printable grammar & writing workbooks for grades 1-6 – Very nice workbooks!