Comprehensive Middle School Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics for Writing & Test Prep
Vanessa Roach
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In this class, students learn grammar, usage, and mechanics while studying how good writing requires strong grammar knowledge. I use mentor sentences & strategies in IEW style to teach grammar in a systematic approach. #academic #study
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
DESCRIPTION In my class, I strive to teach grammar thoroughly and analytically. Students will look at short paragraphs from famous literature, discussing some of the ways that grammar aids in making the writing clear and engaging, as well as looking at the ways words and phrases are connected. We will start each class with a warmup in which students identify various parts of speech, define a word using context clues, and fix mechanics or usage errors. This course is a complete...
The curriculum covers parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, usage, mechanics, spelling strategies, and writing style. It aims to develop students' understanding of how English works, which will help them become better writers and communicators. I include all grammar concepts, including some grammar concepts that traditional schools rarely include in their curriculum (i.e. sentence diagramming, and spelling strategies).
I am a certified secondary public school teacher of 7 years. I specialize in working with students with different learning needs at my school (gifted and special education). I have a bachelor of science degree in English Teaching (minors in special education, gifted education, and psychology). I have a MAE in English. I love teaching grammar/writing and use this curriculum in my own classes.
Homework Offered
I assign one short homework assignment after the first class. We go over the assignment during the second class. This assignment should take students 10-15 minutes.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
optional quiz (out of class).Grades Offered
Pencil and notebook (for homework and notes)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
No concerning materials will be used. The student will use Google Forms for quizzes.
The student will use Google Forms for quizzes. No other materials will be needed.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(315)
Thank you for visiting my Outschool profile! Since I was 5 years-old, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. Now, 7 years in my career, I still love it. There is nothing that I enjoy more than helping my students reach their goals and become better...
Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-14 learners per class
