Welcome to "Grammar: Exploring Language Basics (Part 1 of 4)" where learners will embark on an exciting journey into the world of grammar! 

In this introductory course, learners will dive into the fundamental building blocks of language. Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, they'll discover what makes a sentence complete, explore the roles of nouns and pronouns, and begin to understand the power of verbs. By the end of this course, learners will have laid a strong foundation for further language exploration, setting the stage for confident communication and writing skills. Join us as we ignite a love for language and empower our young writers to become masters of words!

****Class Structure***
This course follows the "I do, We do, You do" method of instruction to scaffold learning as we are introduced to new grammar concepts. Each lesson will begin with a warm up or review followed by direct instruction in the grammar concept of the day and time for independent practice. Learners will have time throughout class to craft their own sentences and apply what they have learned. 

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        Unit Descriptions
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Unit 1: What is a sentence?
Our journey begins with the exploration of sentences, the very fabric of language. Through interactive discussions and engaging activities, students will discover the essential elements that constitute a sentence: the subject and the predicate. By examining various examples and participating in hands-on exercises, learners will grasp the concept of what makes a sentence complete and learn to distinguish between complete sentences and sentence fragments.

Unit 2: Nouns and Pronouns
Building upon their understanding of sentences, students will delve into the world of nouns and pronouns. Learners will practice identifying and classifying different types of nouns. They'll also explore the role of pronouns as substitutes for nouns, understanding how pronouns streamline communication and enhance clarity in writing.

Unit 3: Subject/Verb Agreement
In this unit, learners will be introduced to subject/verb agreement. They will learn to differentiate between singular and plural nouns and verbs and learn the three common rules for subject/verb agreement (singular subjects take singular verbs and plural subjects take plural verbs).

Unit 4: Adjectives and Adverbs
In this unit, learners will turn their attention to adjectives. These descriptive embellishments add color and depth to language. We will learn to identify adjectives, words that describe nouns, and use them in our writing.

Unit 5: Let's Review
To close out this course learners will have the opportunity to review and reinforce the concepts they've learned thus far.