Grades 5–8 · English

ELA Grammar & Usage Review Games

Grammar review has a reputation problem that a game format mostly solves. Students who won't do a worksheet on comma splices will happily argue about one when there are points involved.

Grammar is rule-based, which makes it perfect for team play — teams can reason their way to an answer rather than just remembering it, and that reasoning is the learning.

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What these games cover

How to run this well

  1. 1Use 'find and fix the error' questions rather than 'name the rule'.
  2. 2Pull the sentences from student writing (anonymised) — engagement doubles.
  3. 3Let a team steal by explaining why the other team's answer was wrong.

Common questions

Are these grammar review games free?

Yes. Every game here is free to play and free to clone into your own account. There's no trial, no card, and students never need an account to join.

Do my students need to create accounts?

No. You project the game and students join with a code on any device, or play in teams from their seats with no devices at all.

How long does a english review game take?

A full quiz board runs about 20–30 minutes. A buzz-in or lightning round works as a 5–10 minute warm-up or exit activity.

Can I change the questions?

Yes — clone any of these grades 5–8 games into your account and edit every question, answer, and point value. It's usually faster than starting from scratch.

Can I use this with no projector?

Yes. Any screen the class can see works, including a TV or a shared laptop screen for small groups.

Build your own in about ten minutes

Clone any game above and swap in your own questions, or start from a blank board. Free for teachers, and your students never need accounts.

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