Because grammar... Yuck! Does your student groan over grammar? There is rarely excitement or laughter associated with cut-and-dry grammar exercises and boring generic writing prompts. Any subject can be used to teach grammar and writing. Why not teach through laughter instead of boredom or tears? Gross-Out Grammar reaches kids (~9-13yrs) on their level using middle school humor and interests to spark a willingness to try. With kid-rousing topics and laugh-out-loud exercises, kids will find that grammar is bearable, even hilariously fun. And a love or talent for writing might be realized! Gross-Out Grammar Book 1 is the first of a two-workbook series and includes: One full semester of Kid-Rousing Grammar Lessons: Sentence Types and Basic Structures - Sentence Punctuation - Parts of Speech - Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones, etc. - Commonly Misused and Confusing words - Beginning Editing Skills - Midterm Review Challenge - Full Color Pages and Illustrations - "Quick Laugh" Jokes and Tidbits - Complete Answer Key Colorful and engaging lesson exercises include: matching, mad-libs, creative sentence writing, color coding, humorous stories, crossword puzzles, multiple choice, drawing, scrambled word puzzles, editing challenges, word searches, fill-in-the-blank, etc. The playful humorous lessons within introduce grammar skills in a relaxed manner . Kids learn to recognize, laugh at, and correct common grammar errors through entertaining exercises and games. The revolting and laugh-out-loud themes help kids create memorable connections with the grammar rules to improve their writing skills and confidence. This program is suggested for middle school students ~9-13 years old, but is flexible for multiple ages and individual needs. It can be used as a fun review course or a summer challenge for older kids. Aligns with REVOLTING WRITING! Gross-Out Grammar books align by theme with lessons in the companion book, Revolting Writing ; For boys and Girls Who Dare . This writing journal/program includes humorous vocabulary, exciting essay prompts, silly cursive copywork, and student illustration pages. *Both programs can be used separately, or they can be used together for a full year of learning through laughter instead of tears.