Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Interactive Notebook Grades 4-8
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Program Description
Need a no-prep interactive grammar notebook to teach review and grade-level grammar and mechanics standards? With Cornell Notes, foldables, tons of online links, practice worksheets, and biweekly tests?
All program components are digital downloads (no print books).
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*Rigorous assessment-based instruction. Each of the 64 lessons provides a separate teacher's guide and student lessons for a full year of grammar, usage, and mechanics instruction. A lesson includes these instructional components: Cornell Notes Mechanics and Grammar Lesson with links and Resources and corresponding student lessons ; Cartoon Response, Writing Application, and 3D Graphic Organizer (PDFs)
*Complete alignment to the Common Core Standards with built-in review. Lessons include assessment-based instruction in all grades 4-8 grammar and mechanics (language conventions) Standards with special emphasis on the Progressive Skills Review Standards grades 3–8.
*Biweekly unit tests including definition, identification, and application (answers included) 20–25 minutes to complete
*Clear directions with the same instructional procedures for each lesson. Perfect for both the beginning teacher, expert grammarians, and substitutes
*Online links to songs, posters, remedial worksheets and more
*Simple and fun 3D graphic organizers from Tangstar (the best on the web) with clear directions and less mess and interactive Google slides with a fun, problem-solving secret agent theme with drop-and-drag, audio, and fill-in the text box activities
*Minimal prep and correction. Teachers don’t have to create their own INB for student make-up work. Print three student pages per lesson, set out the crayons, scissors, and glue (or tape), and your students write down examples and annotate on the Cornell Notes in their comp books or spiral notebooks. You display the teacher pages, read the lesson, and lead the discussion. Everything to make you the expert grammarian is included.
*Flexible curriculum. Teachers choose what works for their schedules and class time. Complete all or part of each lesson.
Check out my blog article here on Ten Reasons to Use Interactive Notebooks.
What teachers say
All reviews“This product has been a very useful and wonderful resource to turn to while realizing how many things my kids weren't aware of or didn't remember. Thank you for creating a product that is helpful to both students and parents alike!”
“This is chock full of ideas. I am not sure how to use the graphic organizers and templates, as they seem a bit small for my students' notebooks. However, I think this will be an invaluable resource”
“I am really excited to use this with my 7th graders! I have been looking for a resource like this for a long time!”
“Great product”
“Very helpful!”
FAQ
Questions teachers ask
What grades does this cover?
The lessons provide assessment-based instruction in the grades 4-8 grammar and mechanics standards, with special emphasis on the Progressive Skills Review Standards for grades 3-8.
What is in each lesson?
Each of the 64 lessons has a separate teacher's guide and student lesson. A lesson includes a Cornell Notes mechanics and grammar lesson with links and resources, a cartoon response, a writing application, and a 3D graphic organizer as PDFs.
How much prep and what materials do students need?
You print three student pages per lesson and set out crayons, scissors, and glue or tape. Students write examples and annotate the Cornell Notes in composition books or spiral notebooks while you display the teacher pages and lead the discussion.
How are students tested?
Biweekly unit tests cover definition, identification, and application, and take 20 to 25 minutes to complete. Answers are included.
Do I need to be a grammar expert to teach it?
The lessons use clear directions and the same instructional procedures every time, which the publisher notes works for beginning teachers, expert grammarians, and substitutes alike. Online links to songs, posters, and remedial worksheets are included.
Do I have to teach every part of every lesson?
No. The curriculum is designed to be flexible, so teachers choose what fits their schedule and class time and may complete all or part of each lesson.
