Confused by clauses? Miffed by modifiers? Start mastering those language skills with StraightAce English. This first installment in our English series introduces U.S. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to proper grammar and usage rules that will improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
For each grade, StraightAce English: Grammar and Vocabulary enhances students’ skills in 3 core areas: Grammar, Appropriate Language, and Vocabulary. Within these core areas, students receive targeted practice to master skills appropriate for their grade level.
This course is also aligned to U.S. Common Core State Standards, with exclusive StraightAce Vocabulary bonus content.
Topics include:
• Punctuation Rules
• Style and Tone
• Spelling
• Vocabulary
• Greek and Latin Roots
• Using Appropriate Language
All of our content is aligned to U.S. Common Core State Standards. This lesson pack addresses the Conventions of Standard English, Knowledge of Language, and Vocabulary Acquisition and Use.
7th Grade | English: Grammar and Vocabulary
• Conventions of Standard English
• Phrases and Clauses
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Compound Sentences
• Complex Sentenences
• Compound-Complex Sentences
• Parallel Structure
• Modifiers
• Punctuation Rules
• Commas
• Parentheses
• Colons & Semicolons
• Hyphens & Dashes
• Dialogue
• Knowledge of Language
• Sentence Patterns
• Wordiness & Redundancy
• Style and Tone
• Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
• StraightAce Recommended Vocabulary
• Greek and Latin Roots
• Working with Reference Materials
• Word Relationships
• Appropriate Language
8th Grade | English: Grammar and Vocabulary
• Conventions of Standard English
• Gerunds, Participle, & Infinitives
• Active & Passive Voice
• Indicative & Imperative Moods
• Addressing Shifts in Mood, Tense, & Number
• Modifiers
• Punctuation Rules:
• Hyphens & Dashes
• Ellipsis
• Dialogue
• Parallel Structure
• Commonly Confused Words & Phrases
• Knowledge of Language
• Wordiness & Redundancy
• Style Manuals
• Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
• Using StraightAce Vocabulary in Context
• Greek and Latin Roots
• Working with Reference Materials
• Figures of Speech
• Appropriate Language
Math can be a tough subject to master — but luckily, StraightAce is here to help. If you’re looking for a way to make learning math easy and fun, just see how StraightAce helps your middle schooler conquer math concepts. StraightAce math covers the entire math
curriculum for 6th, 7th, and
8th graders. All of our math content is aligned to the new U.S. Common Core State Standards.
Grammar and vocabulary are challenging for middle school students, but StraightAce English can help. StraightAce English; Grammar and Vocabulary will guide students through the fundamentals, quiz them in a game-like manner, and check their understanding with unit reviews and tests. Lessons are available for Grades 6, 7, and 8, and all are aligned with the Common Core. Coming soon: StraightAce English Writing!
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