The Targeting Grammar series is a program for teaching grammar and punct uation to primary school students using a well-tested developmental cont inuum.

The Targeting Grammar Teacherƒ Ës Guides parallel the w ork in the Targeting Grammar Activity Books. They are divided into the s ame six areas of study (Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives , Verbs, Adverbs and Sentences) and contain the fol lowing elements to support teaching:

ƒ ½ Essentials ƒ ¼ a summary of each concept to enable explicit instruction.
ƒ ½ Int roduction ƒ ¼ ideas to introduce and demonstrate each concept to the whole class.
ƒ ½ Exploration ƒ ¼ activities to engage the wh ole class in exploring the area of study.
ƒ ½ Revision ƒ ¼ su pplementary photocopiable worksheets to use as: homework, individual pra ctice, whole class activities and targeting practice for students experi encing difficulty.
ƒ ½ Assessment ƒ ¼ worksheets to assess ea ch studentƒ Ës level of understanding.
ƒ ½ Games and Activities ƒ ¼ to photocopy and laminate for use as a fun way to practice and re inforce grammar skills.
ƒ ½ The Spelling Connection ƒ ¼ a con cise and useful reference that shows the relationship between spelling a nd grammar.
ƒ ½ The Poetry Connection ƒ ¼ a detailed referenc e that demonstrates the relationship between poetry and grammar.
ƒ ½ Punctuation Glossary ƒ ¼ a comprehensive glossary explaining how punctuation marks are used in writing.