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Grammar Checkers, Websites, and Games for Students
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Grammar Checkers
Quill
Let students do the writing to make grammar lessons more meaningful
Bottom line: This tool offers excellent opportunities for grammar and writing practice, well-tailored to students' abilities and needs.
NoRedInk
Useful supplement for ELA has expanded beyond grammar to writing
Bottom line: The easy assigning and tracking features for teachers -- matched with the interest-based questions and feedback for students -- make this a useful tool to grind through grammar and writing practice.
Grammarly
Helpful tips support the writing process, build confidence
Bottom line: A flexible tool that -- with teacher guidance -- students can use for both quick fixes and more in-depth writing improvement.
EasyBib
Helpful citation and writing resource for instant bibliographies
Bottom line: EasyBib works great for citing sources and generating bibliographies, but other tools such as a grammar checker are limited.
Grammar Instruction and Reference
EducationCity
Cute, clever, standards-aligned activities teach foundational skills
Bottom line: Games and activities can help reinforce key math, language, and science concepts for elementary schoolers.
IXL
Immediate feedback and breadth a huge plus, despite emphasis on drills
Bottom line: Students can improve targeted skills with tons of practice modules and visually appealing tasks.
ReadWriteThink
Excellent free resource for all things reading and writing
Bottom line: A language arts teacher's dream; lesson plans, professional development, and all-around quality support.
BrainPOP Jr.
Original videos and activities a treasure trove for teachers and students
Bottom line: A unique, video-driven learning platform with tons of topics and resources.
Flocabulary
Delightful hip-hop-based platform teaches vocab across content areas
Bottom line: Flocabulary has the goods: It's savvy enough to keep kids focused, and teachers will love the engaging, multi-modal platform.
LearnZillion
Quality Common Core-aligned lessons with great modeling for teachers
Bottom line: An innovative way to enhance lessons and tailor learning for individual needs.
OER Commons
Free, easy access to a wealth of resources
Bottom line: Impressive resource opens access to quality materials for all educators.
SentenceBuilder for iPad
Sentence games have potential to build grammar knowledge and skills
Bottom line: Students can learn how to create descriptive sentences and can pick up some important grammar knowledge in the process.
Grammaropolis.com
Catchy parts-of-speech instruction, from hook to assessment
Bottom line: The fun songs will stick, and so will kids' knowledge about the parts of speech.
Punctuation - End Marks
Clever quizzes, charming characters explore rules for ending sentences
Bottom line: A thoughtfully designed, consistently engrossing tool for learning key grammar points.
grow grammar
Prune grammatically perfect sentences with simple diagramming tool
Bottom line: Sleek visual format makes grammar more tactile and concrete.
Grammar Pop
Pop-the-words game helps students brush up on parts of speech
Bottom line: Students can become very familiar with the parts of speech, but they won't gain an in-depth knowledge of grammar and usage.
Grammar Girl: Quick and Dirty Tips
Language mechanics explained with panache
Bottom line: The nimble tone makes solid grammar info accessible, but the site could benefit from more interactive elements.
Purdue Online Writing Lab
Quality resources for literary teens, but won't motivate reluctant writers
Bottom line: Use this site as a robust resource for all aspects of the writing process, but don't expect an online community or interactivity.