Halloween-Themed Grammar Resources
With Halloween on the horizon, we have all things spooky on our minds, and what's more intimidating than grammar? But fear not! This Halloween we're sharing some sweet resources to help banish those creeping grammar fears.
The Deluxe Transitive Vampire
- This fun and informative book will help you learn about the different components of grammar through a gothic lens -perfect for the season of vampires, ghosts, and ghouls!
Beware of Nominalizations (AKA Zombie Nouns)
- In this video, presented by TedEd, explore how creating a noun from a verb can make a sentence or paragraph sluggish and senseless -just like a zombie!
Bonus: Spooky Etymology
Ever wonder where the term “jack o'lantern” comes from? Or how the the meaning of the words “terror” and “horror” are different? Check out Grammar Girl's fun and informative interview, The Dark Histories Behind Your Favorite Scary Words, to learn about the etymology of some classic spooky season words (available on YouTube and the Grammar Girl Podcast).
There are so many aspects of grammar that it can be hard to know where to start. Alongside these Halloween-themed resources, be sure to check out our grammar and punctuation guide to help make your writing spooktacular!
Happy writing and
Happy Halloween!
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