Parts of Speech

Parts of Speech: The Writer's Tools
Just as carpenters and artists have tools they use to create their constructions, a writer also has tools that are used to craft effective, meaningful sentences.

Each part of speech shows how words are related to the other words and phrases in each sentence. These can be manipulated and changed to make a sentence more active or passive, develop suspense, or suggest a problem.

Unfortunately, many of us learned these tools by circling nouns or prepositional phrases in a workbook. That type of activity does not always translate into a writer's skill of using grammar to create a dynamic sentence.

The Big Bad Grammar Slammer introduces each of the parts individually, then has the student identify how other writers use them, and then write their own sentences with that tool.

Clue Cards
This page will take you to the Free Grammar Slammer Clue Cards with visual diagrams demonstrating how the parts of speech relate to the sentence.

List of Grammar Terms
Need a reminder of many of the grammar terms? Here is a list of grammar terms and parts of speech used in writing.

Grammar Dictionary
Our friends at A-Z Worksheets not only have grammar worksheets for all ages, but an entire downloadable Free Grammar Dictionary with all grammar definitions. Scroll down to the bottom of their page for the download.

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