Students will practice identifying correctly used punctuation in this printable activity. They will be asked to read through the given sentences and circle the number of the sentences that have correct punctuation. Ideal for 6th – 12th grade, but can be used where needed.
9th - 10th Grade Language
For ninth and tenth graders, this Common Core area helps students gain mastery of the rules for using the English language, including vocabulary use and language conventions, in order to improve their skills as writers and readers. Among the complete standards for this grade, ninth and tenth graders will be asked to: demonstrate that they understand standard English usage in writing and speaking by showing that they can use parallel structure, noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute phrases, independent, dependent, noun, relative, adverbial clauses, punctuation, including colons and semicolons, spelling, and conjunctive adverbs properly, effectively employ style guides such as MLA Handbook, Turabian's Manual for Writers, maintain consistent style and tone, be
able to use digital and print glossaries, dictionaries, and thesauruses to find meanings and etymology of words, interpret figures of speech like euphemism and oxymoron in context, gather vocabulary knowledge sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level, understand and to assist in word choice and comprehension.
Explaining Oxymorons
This oxymoron worksheet is awfully good!
Figurative Language: Find the Hyperbole
This hyperbole worksheet is the best ever!
Oxymoron Match
An oxymoron is some seriously fun figurative language!
Warm Up to Hyperbole!
Most people exaggerate sometimes. Teach your students about hyperboles and have them complete this worksheet as they learn! Free and printable, it is a must for every classroom.
Warm Up to Oxymoron!
Have you ever heard someone say “That is an oxymoron!” and not know what they meant? Print out this free worksheet to help teach students what an oxymoron is. They will learn the definition, how to identify, and even write their oxymoron with this free worksheet!
Add a Dependent Clause to an Independent Clause
In this worksheet your student will add dependent clauses to add interest.
Add an Independent Clause to a Dependent Clause
These dependent clauses are looking for an independent clause!
Adverbial Phrases
Here’s some practice for understanding adverbial phrases.
Brackets: Changing the Text
This punctuation worksheet features using brackets with edited quotations.
Brackets: Clarifying Text
Now let’s work on brackets to clarify meanings.
Colons Used With Explanations
Here is some practice on using colons with explanations.
Colons: Introducing a Quotation
This worksheet features using colons as an introduction to a quotation.
Conjunctive Adverbs and Independent Clauses
Conjunctive adverbs can work like a conjunction when they connect independent clauses.
Context Clues for Meaning
Here’s a high school drill for using context clues for finding word meanings.
Context Clues in Julius Caesar
“Julius Caesar” is the text for this context clue worksheet.
Context Clues: Reading for Meaning
A passage from “A Tale of Two Cities” is the focus for this context clues worksheet.
Correct Spelling: Right or Wrong
In this “Right or Wrong” classroom activity, your students will correct spelling mistakes while proofreading the sentences on this worksheet.
Find It! Faulty Parallel Construction
Practice recognizing faulty parallel construction by completing this printable worksheet. This activity focuses on refining editing and proofing skills. It is ideal for high school students, but can be used where appropriate. Because it is made easy to print, this worksheet is great for use both at home and in the classroom by parents, teachers, or students. Click the link below to download and print the worksheet to get started.
Finding Meaning In Context
This worksheet uses a passage from “Jane Eyre” to develop your student’s skills with context clues.