Jolly Grammar Handbook 4

The Grammar 4 Handbook offers a comprehensive and structured approach to teaching grammar, spelling, and punctuation, designed specifically for children aged 8 and older. Continuing from the previous editions of the Grammar series, this handbook provides a full year of lessons, each focused on one spelling and one grammar/punctuation lesson per week. It includes clear, step-by-step lesson plans, teacher notes, and practical advice for delivering effective grammar instruction. Additionally, the handbook covers a variety of topics to further deepen students' understanding, including revision of elements from the Grammar 1, 2, and 3 Handbooks, as well as new grammar points such as antonyms, synonyms, hyphens, and parsing verbs. The accompanying photocopiable worksheets offer students the chance to practise the concepts introduced in each lesson. Fun actions for grammar points are also included to engage students in active learning. Designed to make grammar lessons enjoyable, this resource provides a well-rounded approach to mastering grammar and punctuation, ensuring children develop strong writing skills.

Educational Benefits

• Provides a structured approach to teaching grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Covers a broad range of grammar topics, ensuring a well-rounded education.
• Offers step-by-step lesson plans, making it easy for teachers to implement.
• Includes revision and extension activities to reinforce and expand previous learning.

Classroom Ideas

• Use photocopiable worksheets for group activities where students work together to identify grammar elements in sentences.
• Incorporate fun actions for each grammar point, helping kinesthetic learners engage with the content.
• Have students practise writing sentences using different types of clauses and sentence structures, reinforcing their grammar skills.
• Conduct weekly spelling tests based on the lessons, providing both individual and group feedback to enhance learning.

Information

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 8+ years.
• Contents: 36 grammar and punctuation lessons, 36 spelling lessons, photocopiable worksheets.
• Lesson Format: 1 lesson per week for a year.
• Support: Jolly Phonics Training is available for further assistance (details at Jolly Learning Training Australia)