The thought of teaching grammar in upper elementary can often be met with groans, from both students AND teachers. As teachers, we often face a lack of resources to teach grammar. District grammar curriculum resources (if we have them) are often boring and rarely provide enough opportunities to practice. Time is always short, so grammar tends to fall off the to-do list in favor of reading or math instruction. Yet, understanding grammar is essential for our students to become confident readers and writers, so finding the right approach is crucial.
Enter “Giggles and Grammar,” the BEST way to engage students in meaningful, systematic grammar lessons that engage students and help students LOVE learning grammar skills. This upper elementary grammar program is chock-full of giggle-worthy passages and examples that will leave your students begging for more grammar instruction.
“Giggles and Grammar” Curriculum
This upper elementary grammar program is chock-full of giggle-worthy passages, hilarious teaching slides, and the silliest assessments you’ll ever administer. This grammar curriculum seamlessly pairs direct instruction with reading and writing integration to align with research-based best practices for teaching grammar. Your students will be begging for more!
This innovative upper elementary grammar program is designed to address the very pain points that make teaching grammar difficult.
Are students bored with grammar? With its giggle-worthy passages, hilarious teaching slides, and the silliest assessments you’ve ever seen, “Giggles and Grammar” turns learning into a fun and interactive experience. We promise!
What about best practices? With “Giggles and Grammar,” each lesson is crafted to immerse students in grammar concepts through humor and engagement. The program pairs direct instruction with reading and writing integration and independent practice with texts, adhering to research-based best practices that make grammar instruction both effective and enjoyable!
How easy is it to use this grammar program? The power of this program lies in its comprehensive coverage and ease of use. No more late nights preparing for the next day’s lesson—simply start the slideshow and teach! This bundle includes everything you need to confidently teach upper elementary grammar skills, from lesson slides and worksheets to assessments that double as pre-tests and summative evaluations. Your entire week’s worth of lesson plans are done.
How do you recommend I use each of these resources? Begin the week teaching with the interactive slides! Then, use the multiple text options (including fiction, informational, sentence and passage-level texts for each skill) to practice the skill throughout the week. Finally, end the week with the assessments. More info about each component is included below.
What skills are included? Covering a wide array of grammar concepts, “Giggles and Grammar” ensures that every aspect of grammar is addressed. With resources designed for grades three and up, this program also caters to the diverse needs of your classroom.
While you can use each part of the program on its own, the MAGIC happens when you use all three components together! The bundle has everything you need to confidently master all upper elementary grammar skills.
Lesson Slides
The Giggles and Grammar Lesson Slides include step-by-step lessons on each grammar concept with definitions, whole group practice, quick partner activities, and independent practice. No prep, just start the slideshow and teach as you go!
Activity Pages
The Giggles and Grammar Worksheets include three pages of coordinating student worksheets per concept that are just so silly and engaging. Here’s how I designed them:
Page 1: Teaches the grammar concept and allows students to practice with an engaging, SILLY text.
Pages 2 and 3: Giggle-worthy practice that includes another goofy text, multiple choice questions, and written responses for a wide variety of authentic grammar practice. One practice passage is informational, and one practice passage is fictional. Both practice passages are very punny!
Assessments
The Giggles and Grammar Assessments include two assessments per concept. These are the perfect tool for pre-tests and summative assessments of each concept. You can also use one of the pages as homework or morning work!
BONUS Scope and Sequence
The bundle also includes a bonus grammar scope and sequence for easy classroom implementation!
Free “Giggles and Grammar” Adjective and Adverb Lessons
Are you ready to make grammar lessons a highlight of your day? Experience a classroom full of giggles and discover just how effective and fun grammar instruction can be. Your students will be begging for more!
You can download FREE adjective and adverb lesson slides, practice activities, and assessments to use with your students!
More Grammar Support
For more grammar tips, visit this 6 Ways to Integrate Grammar Practice post with my favorite ways to spiral in grammar throughout the school day!
Mary Montero
I’m so glad you are here. I’m a current gifted and talented teacher in a small town in Colorado, and I’ve been in education since 2009. My passion (other than my family and cookies) is for making teachers’ lives easier and classrooms more engaging.
