All articles > Grammar Articles about grammar Connectives phrase bank This document is a connectives phrase bank for children to use in a variety of different contexts. It is referenced in the ‘Year-on-year progression’ document. Noughts and crosses - subordinating conjunction style Noughts and crosses – subordinating conjunction style. This is a great game to play once the children understand subordinating conjunctions and it will really build their confidence while being an entertaining challenge. It’s also a good game to play at a staff meeting to help build staff confidence. Connectives and sentence signposts: the art of linking text “Understanding the power of sentence signposts to link paragraphs, sentences, and information within sentences is key to achieving cohesive text that flows logically. They take the reader by the hand and guide them through the text somewhat like a sat nav guides a driver”. The Exquisite Corpse - A grammar based word game The Exquisite Corpse is a simple grammar game that creates interesting and often bizarre sentences. Pie explains how it’s played Tricky grammar Those of you who have looked at the 2016 sample test paper will know that additional terminology has been added. To help teachers confidently integrate the grammar into model texts and engaging the children, we have provided a training PowerPoint plus related resources. This PowerPoint supplements Jumpstart Grammar. Progression Document Grammar into Writing using Traction Man Maria Richards walks you through how to plan lessons that teach grammar in context, using Mini Grey’s story Traction Man with a Year 2 group. Never-heard-the-word grammar grid If you’re teaching grammar, as with any teaching, it’s important to establish what the children already know and what needs to be taught. Use the never-heard-the-word grid with your class in order to establish which of the key grammar terms need teaching, or which the children have understood from previous grammar lessons. Text ingredients game The Text Ingredients Game is a great game for building older pupils’ confidence in understanding the typical key ingredients of the different text types. It can be adapted to reflect the terminology that your class should be familiar with. Grammar dominoes game Word dominoes can be an excellent way of consolidating the pupils’ confidence with using the key vocabulary of any unit and is great for grammatical terms. The aim of this game is to be able to link all the dominoes in a line. Punctuation sorting game This document is a downloadable printable sheet of punctuation sorting cards. It is referenced in the Jumpstart Grammar book. Grammar tests are becoming increasingly difficult with more emphasis on the naming of obscure parts, for example the past progressive.
Connectives phrase bank This document is a connectives phrase bank for children to use in a variety of different contexts. It is referenced in the ‘Year-on-year progression’ document. Noughts and crosses - subordinating conjunction style Noughts and crosses – subordinating conjunction style. This is a great game to play once the children understand subordinating conjunctions and it will really build their confidence while being an entertaining challenge. It’s also a good game to play at a staff meeting to help build staff confidence. Connectives and sentence signposts: the art of linking text “Understanding the power of sentence signposts to link paragraphs, sentences, and information within sentences is key to achieving cohesive text that flows logically. They take the reader by the hand and guide them through the text somewhat like a sat nav guides a driver”. The Exquisite Corpse - A grammar based word game The Exquisite Corpse is a simple grammar game that creates interesting and often bizarre sentences. Pie explains how it’s played Tricky grammar Those of you who have looked at the 2016 sample test paper will know that additional terminology has been added. To help teachers confidently integrate the grammar into model texts and engaging the children, we have provided a training PowerPoint plus related resources. This PowerPoint supplements Jumpstart Grammar. Progression Document Grammar into Writing using Traction Man Maria Richards walks you through how to plan lessons that teach grammar in context, using Mini Grey’s story Traction Man with a Year 2 group. Never-heard-the-word grammar grid If you’re teaching grammar, as with any teaching, it’s important to establish what the children already know and what needs to be taught. Use the never-heard-the-word grid with your class in order to establish which of the key grammar terms need teaching, or which the children have understood from previous grammar lessons. Text ingredients game The Text Ingredients Game is a great game for building older pupils’ confidence in understanding the typical key ingredients of the different text types. It can be adapted to reflect the terminology that your class should be familiar with. Grammar dominoes game Word dominoes can be an excellent way of consolidating the pupils’ confidence with using the key vocabulary of any unit and is great for grammatical terms. The aim of this game is to be able to link all the dominoes in a line. Punctuation sorting game This document is a downloadable printable sheet of punctuation sorting cards. It is referenced in the Jumpstart Grammar book. Grammar tests are becoming increasingly difficult with more emphasis on the naming of obscure parts, for example the past progressive.
