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Grammar

Teaching grammar basics: what are determiners?
What are determiners and articles, how do you use determiners in a sentence, and strategies for teaching determiners and grammar in the classroom.

Teaching grammar basics: using apostrophes
Learn how to use apostrophes in writing, common mistakes students make when learning grammar, and methods for teaching apostrophes.

Grammar: what is it and why is it important? A guide for parents
The importance of good grammar is frequently emphasised by teachers. But what exactly does it mean, and how can parents help develop their child’s understanding of grammar? Here, we look at: What is grammar? Why is grammar important? What are the benefits of...

Teaching grammar basics: question, exclamation and quotation marks
How to use question marks, how to use exclamation marks, how to use quotation marks. Strategies to teach punctuation marks in primary and secondary.

How to write well: grammar for good writing
Grammar is a fundamental part of writing well. Explicit grammar instruction in primary and secondary school improves students' writing.

19 creative activities for formative assessments
With built in formative assessments, Bedrock personalises learning, reteaches misunderstandings and gives meaningful feedback to every learner.

Teaching grammar basics: Using brackets, hyphens, dashes and slashes
Learn how to use brackets, hyphens, slashes and dashes, and how to teach punctuation to your students as part of explicit grammar instruction.

15 games to improve grammar
Discover why games help make grammar instruction fun, and find 15 grammar games to use in the classroom (plus downloadable grammar worksheets).

Teaching Grammar Basics: Understanding Adverbs
Love it or hate it, getting a handle on the basics is a must. So, let's dive into the intricate realm of adverbs.

7 tips for teaching punctuation
Find 7 tips to keep in mind when focusing on teaching punctuation, as well as strategies for how to make teaching grammar engaging for learners.

Teaching grammar basics: using commas
Find out how to use commas, the rules of using commas and common mistakes people make when using commas in their writing.


Is social media changing how we use punctuation?
The rules of punctuation are changing thanks to social media. Explore common uses of punctuation online and ways teaching grammar is changing in 2023.




Teaching grammar basics: colons and semicolons
What are colons and semicolons, how to use semicolons and colons in your writing, and strategies to teach semicolons and colons and improve grammar.


Which aspects of grammar are most important for primary learners?
Discover which aspects of grammar are most important for primary pupils, plus strategies for teaching grammar in primary school, the impact of grammar

Grammar and writing: a teacher-created guide
A teacher-created guide to grammar and writing and how they are connected, as well as how teaching them simultaneously can improve students' literacy.




Teaching grammar basics: understanding verbs
What are verbs, how to use verbs in a sentence, the rules of verbs in the English language and strategies for teaching verbs in the classroom.

Teaching grammar basics: sentence structure
Discover the grammar rules of sentence structure, how to use sentence structure in writing, and ways to teach sentence structure in the classroom.

How teaching punctuation can improve reading comprehension
Explore how teaching punctuation can improve reading comprehension and strategies for teaching grammar to strengthen whole-school literacy.

Teaching grammar basics: using full stops and capital letters
Explore the rules and common misconceptions behind capital letters and full stops, as well as grammar activities and worksheets to teach grammar.

Teaching grammar: how it is key to improving literacy
5 ways a mastery of grammar contributes to high attainment Explicit teaching of grammar enhances learners’ ability to think and communicate clearly. In turn, this leads both to academic attainment and greater self confidence. Here, we look in more detail at...


Grammar glossary for parents
Definitions and examples of common grammar skills Grammar is the set of rules that govern how a language is spoken and written, helping it to make sense. Grammar is a key component of literacy - children learn and use grammar all through their primary and...

Teaching grammar basics: word order
Discover the rules of word order, how to use word order in a sentence, the SVO word order, and strategies for teaching word order to students.

Teaching grammar basics: paragraphs
What are paragraphs, what are the rules of using paragraphs, how to use paragraphs in a sentence and strategies for teaching paragraphs in KS1-4.


Common grammar mistakes and how to avoid them
Explore tips and strategies for how to avoid the top five most common grammar mistakes, as well as how to teach students not to make them.

Teaching grammar basics: understanding punctuation
Learn how to use different types of punctuation, how punctuation supports grammar, and methods for teaching punctuation in primary and secondary.

Teaching grammar basics: understanding nouns
Explore how nouns work in a sentence and strategies for teaching nouns to primary and secondary learners, with grammar worksheets for teaching nouns.

Teaching grammar basics: sentence clauses
Discover the types of clauses students need to know, how to use clauses in writing, and free clause worksheets for students to learn grammar.

Teaching grammar basics: types of nouns
Discover types of nouns, how different noun types are used in a sentence, and strategies for teaching nouns, as well as noun worksheets and nouns.

Teaching grammar basics: connectors
Learn about the different types of connectors and methods teachers can use to improve learners' grammar, including free grammar worksheets.

Grammar students should know in KS1 and KS2
Find the full list of grammar techniques, plus examples, that students should know in KS1 and KS2 as set out by the National Curriculum.

How grammar can deepen creative and literary experiences
Discover ways grammar can improve critical literacy and deepen understanding of creative literary experiences, as well as example texts for KS3-4.

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