Targeting Grammar Teacher's Guide Middle Primary

The Targeting Grammar series is a program for teaching grammar and punct uation to primary school students using a well-tested developmental cont inuum.

The Targeting Grammar Teacher� �s Guides parallel the w ork in the Targeting Grammar Activity Books. They are divided into the s ame six areas of study (Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives , Verbs, Adverbs and Sentences) and contain the fol lowing elements to support teaching:

� � Essentials � � a summary of each concept to enable explicit instruction.
� � Int roduction � � ideas to introduce and demonstrate each concept to the whole class.
� � Exploration � � activities to engage the wh ole class in exploring the area of study.
� � Revision � � su pplementary photocopiable worksheets to use as: homework, individual pra ctice, whole class activities and targeting practice for students experi encing difficulty.
� � Assessment � � worksheets to assess ea ch student� �s level of understanding.
� � Games and Activities b> � � to photocopy and laminate for use as a fun way to practice and re inforce grammar skills.
� � The Spelling Connection � � a con cise and useful reference that shows the relationship between spelling a nd grammar.
� � Punctuation Glossary � � a comprehensive glos sary explaining how punctuation marks are used in writing.