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.
What's included
15 live meetings
11 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. 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
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.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner Level
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 I give them the notes, I will be asking questions. They need to be sure to listen because some questions may take them by surprise. I attempt humor to help with student engagement. I enjoy interacting with my students in a controlled manner.
Learning Goals
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.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards2 Units
15 Lessons
over 5 WeeksUnit 1: 8 Parts of speech
Lesson 1:
Introduction to grammar
Why grammar is important.
Understanding the parts of speech 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
What is a noun?
All about nouns: what they are and how they function in a sentence. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
What is a pronoun?
The different types of pronouns and how they function in a sentence. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
What 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. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should have a vague understanding of the 8 parts of speech; however, we will review them in detail.
Supply List
Lined paper (preferred) or word processing program to be used for taking notes. Writing utensil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
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. Reviews
Live Group Course
$45
weekly or $225 for 15 classes3x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
6-10 learners per class
