Parts of Speech Posters That Go Beyond the Basics

A visual toolkit for building confident, capable writers

Teaching parts of speech can feel like opening a door to how language really works. Once students understand the role each word plays in a sentence, everything from their writing to their reading comprehension starts to shift.

But helping that lightbulb moment happen? That takes more than just definitions.

It takes clarity, structure, and visuals that do the heavy lifting.

Why parts of speech matter

So, what are parts of speech? Say hello to the Parts of Speech Posters. Parts of speech are the categories that explain what words do — whether they name something, describe something, join ideas, show time, or express emotion. They help students unpack how language functions and how meaning is made.

When students can identify and use nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, articles, and interjections — they’re not just following grammar rules. They’re learning to craft ideas and sentences with confidence.

Our classroom-ready solution

To support this kind of learning, we created the Parts of Speech Posters and Classroom Display Bundle — a rich, rainbow-coloured resource designed to do more than decorate. It gives every part of speech the depth and attention it deserves.

What’s inside:

• Nouns: common, proper, abstract, compound, collective, modal, and noun groups
• Pronouns: personal, possessive, demonstrative, interrogative, relative
• Verbs: action, saying, sensing, relating (linking), finite and non-finite verbs, auxiliaries and modals
• Adjectives: descriptive, comparative, superlative, quantifying, classifying, possessive, demonstrative, modal
• Adverbs: of time (when and how long), manner, frequency, degree, and place
• Conjunctions: coordinating and subordinating
• Articles, Prepositions, and Interjections

Each poster includes definitions and examples to bring grammar to life. The design supports both teacher instruction and student reference — ideal for mini-lessons, independent tasks, or whole-class discussions.

👉 Take a closer look at the bundle

How to make the most of it:

• Build a grammar wall that grows as you teach each concept
• Use colour coding to support visual learners and link ideas across categories
• Anchor writing and reading tasks to the grammar in focus
• Print smaller versions for desk tools or literacy folders
• Use for whole-class examples or interactive sorting activities

Whether you're introducing the basics or exploring advanced grammar features, these posters support learning that’s both visual and meaningful.

Because when students understand how language works…

They write with purpose.
They edit with skill.
They notice patterns.
They ask better questions.
They engage more deeply with text.

And that’s what every teacher wants to see.

Ready to bring clarity and colour to your literacy block?

Download the full Parts of Speech Poster and Display Bundle here — and give your students a visual anchor they can turn to all year long.

Teaching grammar doesn’t need to feel flat.
It can be vivid, practical, and part of every literacy moment.