Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics at a Glance
Lessons are built on real-world content from across the curriculum. The relatable anecdotes and nonfiction stories capture students’ interest at the onset of each lesson and maintain it while students complete a series of focused exercises. Whether they go hands-on, online, or a combination of the two, students build a strong foundation in grammar!
Hands-On Learning
Student Editions engage learners with full-color designs and eye-catching photos.
- Systematic, self-guided instruction and practice establish clear expectations.
- Grammar Rules! features clearly call out the purpose of the lesson.
- Convenient perforated pages help with assigning homework and grading.
- A comprehensive Handbook at the back of each Student Edition is a quick reference for all conventions and rules.
Online Learning
MyZBPortal.com gamified student experience introduces next-level engagement for students! Interactive interface invites students to go along on a learning adventure.
Grammar Quests follow a path of skills discovery through different geographical environments, while the travel narrative encourages students to track their progress and appreciate the learning miles they’ve logged.
Clear, Consistent Lesson Structure
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics balances comprehensive skill introduction with multiple opportunities for practice and reinforcement for maximum grammar mastery.
Hands-On Learning
Print Student Editions follow a consistent five-step model.
- Grammar Rules!
Explains key skill information in clear, concise language. - Practice
Provides skills work in the context of high-interest nonfiction. - Apply
Presents an opportunity to demonstrate skill knowledge. - Try It!
Provides an example of the skill in context for students to read and analyze. - Reinforce
Boosts learning through writing, puzzles, and other fun activities.
Online Learning
MyZBPortal.com offers different types of activities embedded within the Grammar Quest narrative.
- Animated videos introduce the concepts in the Grammar Rules! feature.
- Games are based on additional content from the Student Edition Practice, Apply, and Extra Practice sections.
- Writing activities feature prompts from the Reinforce sections.
Flexible Instruction and Intuitive Reporting Support Busy Teachers
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics gives teachers flexibility to spend up to 15 minutes (or fewer than 5 minutes) on direct grammar instruction. MyZBPortal.com reporting provides at-a-glance insight on student and class progress.
Hands-On Instruction
Teacher Editions feature talking points and guidance for each lesson, plus tips for differentiating instruction.
- Teaching the Lesson suggestions encourage students to practice building on others’ ideas and expressing their own ideas clearly.
- English Learners activities provide scaffolding and guidance for introducing topics that may be unfamiliar to non-native speakers.
- Additional resources include grades 2–5 scope and sequence, list of topics by unit, and a complete Student Edition with answer key for quick reference.
Robust Reporting
Teachers and administrators enjoy effective insight into student activity for more accurate assessment and targeted planning.
- Color-coded and at-a-glance views
- Individual and class skill progress monitoring
- Activity trackers
Grammar Skills Assessment That Reviews and Reinforces
The assessment options in Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics prepare students for high-stakes tests by instilling excellent written communication skills and a strong command of grammar.
Use both print and online resources to provide:
- Diagnostic Assessments
- Formative Assessments
- Summative Assessments
Plentiful Practice Opportunities
With Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics, students are never at a loss to find additional practice opportunities in print or online.
- Proofreading and Spelling Practice sections provide four additional pages to review the grammar rules in the context of these key grammar skills.
- Students are presented with the same concepts online but use different actions to answer.