{"product_id":"9952-1","title":"Skill Sharpeners Grammar and Punctuation, Grade 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelp children improve their writing while learning important grammar and punctuation rules. These colorful activity books make language skill practice fun with interesting themes, a variety of activities, and word games! Includes answer key.\u003c\/p\u003e \r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelp children improve their writing while learning important grammar and punctuation rules. These colorful activity books make language skill practice fun!\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\nSkill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation provides visually engaging reading selections, activities, and word games that will motivate your child to practice and learn essential grammar and punctuation skills. Plus, a Language Handbook provides you with a quick reference of the concepts covered.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe activity book is organized into 15 theme-based units around topics that second graders enjoy, such as travel, parades, and beaches. Each unit focuses on a grammar concept and punctuation concept, and includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• A reading selection – A short fiction or nonfiction text engages children and presents the concept or skill in context.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Rule boxes – Grammar and punctuation rules are made simple with a short explanation, and clear examples help to teach the skill.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Colorful practice activities – A variety of activities include fun illustrations to motivate your child to practice the grammar and punctuation skills.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Riddles and word games – Your child will use critical thinking skills while applying the targeted grammar or punctuation skill in a fun format!\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Writing practice – The “Write It Right!” page encourages your child to use the skills in context, which further promotes understanding.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Review page – The short review activity is a great way to check your child’s understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe grammar concepts for second grade include:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Plural nouns\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Adjectives\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Verbs\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Pronouns\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Adverbs\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Prepositions\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePunctuation concepts for second grade include:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• End punctuation\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Use of apostrophes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Use of commas\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Use of colons\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Book titles\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Quotation marks\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Compound sentences\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSkill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation engages your child in learning important grammar and punctuation rules. It’s ideal for enrichment at home and in the classroom, for homeschooling, and for English language learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evan Moore Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42307472359653,"sku":"EMP9952","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.funtimetoysandgifts.com\/products\/9952-1","provider":"Funtime Toys and Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}