Grammar Foundations and Essentials for Test Prep: PSAT/SAT/ACT/HSPT/Shsat
This class is designed for students that would like focused instruction on grammatical concepts. Through guided notes & instruction, topics are broken down in manageable units. Each class also includes test prep practice & homework.
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Reading assignments are required and necessary to complete in order to adequately participate in the discussion. Optional quizzes and vocabulary enrichment also available and posted each week.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Advanced Level
This class is designed for students preparing for any type of test prep including: High School Entrance Exams, PSAT, SAT, ACT, IB, etc. and who need more specific and focused instruction on grammar. I do my best to make grammar simple, by breaking it down into short lessons, complete with plenty of practice. Homework is also provided for additional practice. The class is designed for ages 12 and up. Class Breakdown: 1. Short Passage Correction 2. Introduction to Lesson 3. Practice 4. Test Prep Practice Schedule: Week of Sept 7: Parts of Speech Crash Course Week of Sept 14: Subjects & Predicates Week of Sept 21: Ind. & Dep. Clauses Week of Sept 28: Direct & Indirect Objects Week of Oct 5: Parallel Structure Week of Oct 12: Pronouns Week of Oct 19: Pronouns II Week of Oct 26: Verb Types Subject/Verb Agreement Verb Moods Verbals Modifiers Clauses & Phrases Comparatives and Superlatives Punctuation: Semicolons vs. Colons Punctuation: Commas with Appositives Punctuation: Commas with Adjectives Punctuation: Commas as Connectors Punctuation: Commas with Clauses and Prepositional Phrases Punctuation: Comma Review Punctuation: Apostrophes Punctuation: Dashes, Hyphens, & Ellipses Using Commas and Semicolons as Connectors Transitions + Conjunctions Transitional Adverbs Capitalization and Title Case Grammar and Rhetorical Synthesis PARTICIPATION: Students may choose to keep cameras on or off as long as they briefly verify themselves with me at the beginning of the class (per Outschool policy). I do expect participation in this class. We cover quite a bit of material and it is essential that students discuss and understand the material. Being active participants helps them do so. MISSED CLASSES If your student misses a class, a recording will always be accessible on the classroom page. The PowerPoint lesson and notes are always available as well. REFUND POLICY If your student is not able to attend in person but stays enrolled, refunds will not be issued. This is because the student can still access the materials, recordings, and receive feedback for assignments. I do provide refunds for emergency situations. GRADES Tests and writing assignments are graded. I provide grades for every test and keep track of student grades. If parents want to use this class for credit, I can send grades. I am a certified English educator, but some states have different requirements, so parents should make sure that the class fulfills all of the requirements.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their command and application of English grammar
Other Details
Supply List
Printouts (if applicable).
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The teacher will provide all materials and sources. Each source will be available in PDF or Google Document format for easy accessibility.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in English from University of Southern Indiana
Experience/Education:
-BS in Education (Reading/English 3-12, Special Education 5-12, Gifted Education 5-12)
-Masters of Arts In English Teaching
-IEW certified
-National Writing Project Trained
-Harkness Method Trained
I am a secondary English teacher with certifications in gifted education and special education. I have been professionally teaching for 7 years at all levels (dual credit, inclusion, and general education) and have a masters of arts in English education.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-13 learners per class