Help children improve their writing while learning important grammar and punctuation rules. These colorful activity books make language skill practice fun! Skill 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. The activity book is organized into 15 theme-based units around topics that third graders enjoy, such as superheroes, pets, and astronauts. Each unit focuses on a grammar concept and punctuation concept, and includes: • A reading selection – A short fiction or nonfiction text engages children and presents the concept or skill in context. • Rule boxes – Grammar and punctuation rules are made simple with a short explanation and clear examples help to teach the skill. • Colorful practice activities – A variety of activities include fun illustrations to motivate your child to practice the grammar and punctuation skills. • Riddles and word games – Your child will use critical thinking skills while applying the targeted grammar or punctuation skill in a fun format! • Writing practice – The “Write It Right!” page encourages your child to use the skills in context, which further promotes understanding. • Review page – The short review activity is a great way to check your child’s understanding. The grammar concepts for grade 3 include: • Singular and plural nouns • Adjectives and adverbs • Singular pronouns • Verb tenses • Subject-verb agreement • Sentence fragments • Subordinating conjunctions Punctuation concepts for grade 3 include: • End punctuation • Comma usage • Apostrophes • Colons in a business letter • Use of quotation marks Skill 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.