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All About Grammar
The basics of grammar are essential to understand in order to better communicate through writing and every day language. This course contains a bit of review with some added details to enable stronger writing as your student progresses.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
In this class, we will cover the 8 parts of speech, 5 parts of a sentence, phrases, clauses, and 4 types of sentences: simple, complex, compound, and compound-complex. There will be supplementary practice that will be reviewed upon request and a final writing practice to ensure understanding. I will be giving students guidance on note taking while we go through the course; therefore, they will need to have lined paper or word processing available during class. Students will take notes, and as...
2 units//15 lessons//5 Weeks
Unit 18 Parts of speech8 Parts of speech8 lessons3 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Introduction to grammarWhy grammar is important. Understanding the parts of speechLesson 2What is a noun?All about nouns: what they are and how they function in a sentence.Lesson 3What is a pronoun?The different types of pronouns and how they function in a sentence.Week 2Lesson 4What is an adjective?Adjective can really dress up writing when used properly. This lesson will include some practice with fun, silly sentences. Homework: identify nouns, pronouns, adjectives.Lesson 5What is a verb?All about verbs: whew! there are a lot of them. How to distinguish one from another and how they function in a sentence.Lesson 6What is an adverb and a preposition?All about adverbs and prepositions and how they function in a sentence.Week 3Lesson 7What is a conjunction and interjection?One is important, the other... not so much. How they function (or not) in a sentence. Putting it all together - let's identify the parts of speech and write some examples of our own. Homework: identify verbs, adverbs, and prepositions.Lesson 8Stop and see what we remember.Let's see what you remember.Unit 2The complete sentenceThe complete sentence7 lessons3 WeeksWeek 3Lesson 9Parts of the sentenceSome new parts, but let's think about it logically. We will look at subjects, predicate/verbs, direct object, indirect object, and subject complement.Week 4Lesson 10Continue parts of the sentenceHow to find a direct object vs. indirect object. We looked at the basics, let's dig a bit deeper. Assignment included.Lesson 11Stop and see what we rememberLet's see what you rememberLesson 12Phrase vs. ClauseLearn the difference between a phrase and a clause and how they function in a sentence.Week 5Lesson 132 types of sentencesLearn about simple and complex sentences. Homework: identifying and writing own simple and complex sentences.Lesson 142 more types of sentencesLearn about compound and complex sentences. Homework: identifying and writing own simple and complex sentences.Lesson 15Supplementary practiceCreative writing that applies what we have learned.
- Students will learn 5 parts of a sentence: subject, predicate verb, direct object, indirect object, and subject complements.
- Students will learn the difference between a phrase and a clause and how to identify each.
- Students will learn how to write and identify simple, complex, compound, and compound-complex sentences.
- Students will learn 8 parts of speech: nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
I have taught Literature, writing, and grammar at the secondary level for over 10 years. I have been professionally certified in the State of Colorado for 9 years.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Mastery Evaluation
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: To ensure understanding, small supplementary practice will be given throughout the course. These will be short and include opportunities for students to write their own examples. These are optional and will be looked at upon student request.Grading
Frequency: 3-6 throughout the classDetails: To ensure understanding, small supplementary practice will be given throughout the course. These will be short and include opportunities for students to write their own examples. These are optional and will be looked at upon student request.
Students should have a vague understanding of the 8 parts of speech; however, we will review them in detail.
Lined paper (preferred) or word processing program to be used for taking notes. Writing utensil.
Joined June, 2024
Hello! My name is Teresa Greene, and I have taught in the public and private school arena for 10 years. My favorite thing about teaching is getting to know my students and teach to their specific learning styles. I love exploring literature,...
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$45
weekly or $225 for 15 classes3x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
6-10 learners per class
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