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Easy Grammar Grade 5 Teacher Edition
Description
Students are asked to delete prepositional phrases in order to help understand other concepts.
In addition to grammar concepts, capitalization, punctuation, sentence types, phrases/clauses and friendly/business letters are included. Ample practice worksheets are offered for each skill.
- 53 prepositions introduced
- Materials presented and reviewed throughout
- Contains unit reviews, unit tests, cumulative reviews, and cumulative tests
- Includes pre/post assessments
- Reproducible worksheets (answer key on left side and reproducible page on right)
- Writing section "teaches" how to write appositives, semicolon construction, and compound sentences
- See "Scope and Sequence" for content
- Tests are also in the teacher edition
The Easy Grammar series is a popular, mastery-based grammar program that uses a unique and effective approach: students first learn to identify and cross out prepositional phrases to reveal the core structure of a sentence. This simple method helps students understand grammar more clearly and improves their overall writing.
The program offers consistent lesson formats across grade levels with detailed grammar coverage, making it easy to teach and learn.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Preposition-first approach to sentence analysis
- Strong focus on mastery through targeted practice
- Clear instruction in capitalization, punctuation, parts of speech, sentence structure, and writing skills
- Spiral review of concepts with increasing depth by grade level
- Bite-size lessons that are easy to understand and implement
- Gentle introduction for younger students and more comprehensive coverage for older grades
Program Components:
- Teacher Editions: Includes bite-size lessons, reproducible student pages, and full answer keys
- Student Workbooks: Consumable practice pages
- Test Books: Pre/post-tests and sectional assessments
Grade Level Overview:
- Grades 1–2: Gentle daily pages and exercises focusing on basics of grammar, such as capitalization, punctuation, parts of speech, and sentence writing
- Grades 3–4: Introduces 28–40 prepositions with paragraph writing and covers items in a series and appositives
- Grades 5–6: Units cover appositives, semicolon use, and compound sentences. Grade 6 covers subordinate clauses and introductory participial phrases.
- Easy Grammar Plus: Adds the use of independent and dependent clauses
Easy Grammar stands out for its straightforward, effective methodology that helps students truly understand how sentences work. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a practical grammar program that produces lasting results.
Browse all Easy Grammar levels and sets below!
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 5 |
| Brand: | ISHA Enterprises |
| ISBN: | 9780936981413 |
| Length in Inches: | 12 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.4375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 3.75 |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
