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High School English: Mastering Grammar- Part One
Christina Broadway
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This semester long course is dedicated solely to mastering grammar rules and grammatical language usage.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Welcome, grammar students! Mastering fundamental grammar skills can sometimes be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! After years of studying and teaching English Language Arts, I have developed a specialized curriculum to help older students acquire the foundational skills they need to become good writers. In this course, we will work to make grammar fun by incorporating games, small and large group practice, and independent practice into our lessons. I have written a workbook for...
26 lessons//13 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1VerbsDid you know that about 90% of students cannot accurately identify the verbs in a sentence? In this lesson, we will review one of the key components to sentence-building.Lesson 2NounsPeople, places, and things, oh my! Proper and common, concrete and abstract, singular and plural: Let's discuss nouns!Week 2Lesson 3AdjectivesOne of the best ways to create rich, detailed writing is to become a master of adjectives. In this lesson, we'll learn how to create vivid, grammatically correct descriptions.Lesson 4CHALLENGE!Since every class moves at a different pace, challenge days will be used to finish up any lessons we haven't completed as well as completing review challenges!Week 3Lesson 5AdverbsYou might know that adverbs describe verbs, but did you know that they also describe two OTHER parts of speech? Learn how to use the unsung heroes of description: adverbs!Lesson 6PronounsDiscover how to use pronouns as subjects and objects, and learn about the pronoun's b.f.f.: the antecedent.Week 4Lesson 7Direct ObjectsAlthough you may not have ever heard of direct objects, you will be delighted with how easy-peasy they are to master! Let's go!Lesson 8CHALLENGE!Since every class moves at a different pace, challenge days will be used to finish up any lessons we haven't completed as well as completing review challenges!Week 5Lesson 9Prepositional PhrasesUnderstanding prepositional phrases is imperative for learning proper subject-verb agreement and will add even more tools to our description-making toolbox.Lesson 10Indirect ObjectsProperly using indirect objects will help clarify your writing and create a firm foundation for learning about active and passive voice in semester two!Week 6Lesson 11AppositivesI am apPOSITIVE you will learn some really valuable information in this lesson!Lesson 12CHALLENGE!Since every class moves at a different pace, challenge days will be used to finish up any lessons we haven't completed as well as completing review challenges!Week 7Lesson 13Subject-Verb AgreementNow that we've learned about the different components that make up sentences, let's put it all into practice!Lesson 14Subject-Verb Agreement (part 2)Let's continue learning the 12 rules of subject-verb agreement!Week 8Lesson 15Subject-Verb Agreement (part 3)Let's finish learning the 12 rules of subject-verb agreement!Lesson 16CHALLENGE!Since every class moves at a different pace, challenge days will be used to finish up any lessons we haven't completed as well as completing review challenges!Week 9Lesson 17In-Depth AdjectivesLet's face it, adjectives are just too awesome to be contained in one lesson. Let's circle back and take our adjective game to the next level!Lesson 18In-Depth AdverbsAdverbial mistakes are some of the most common grammatical errors students make, so let's take a deep-dive into these amazing little descriptors!Week 10Lesson 19CommasThe comma may just be the most versatile, useful punctuation mark we have, but, unfortunately, many students (and adults!) use them incorrectly. In this lesson, you'll learn all of the key rules for mastering comma usage.Lesson 20CHALLENGE!Since every class moves at a different pace, challenge days will be used to finish up any lessons we haven't completed as well as completing review challenges!Week 11Lesson 21Commas (part 2)Let's continue learning the many ways we can use commas!Lesson 22Commas (part 3)Let's finish learning how to use commas and how to avoid comma errors!Week 12Lesson 23Sentence StructuresThere are four main ways to structure your sentences in English. To become an amazing writer, you'll want to learn when and how to use each one. This lesson is a toughie, but you've come so far! I know you're up for the challenge. :)Lesson 24Sentence Structures (part 2)Let's continue practicing the four main ways we can structure our sentences!Week 13Lesson 25Sentence Structures (part 3)Let's finish learning how to structure our sentences in various ways!Lesson 26Final ReviewYou will not believe how much you've learned this semester! Let's have fun playing review games! :)
- Students will develop an advanced understanding of the fundamentals of English grammar. Students will learn parts of speech, sentence formation, punctuation, and common word usage.
My name is Christina Broadway, and I have taught all levels of high school English over the past decade. I have extensive specialized training in Curriculum and Instruction. I have written the English curriculum for three public high schools and one private school. My students consistently perform above the 90th percentile on state and national standardized tests.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Students will be given quizzes for most classes. At the end of the semester, students will be given a final exam that covers all of the concepts covered throughout the course.
This class will utilize a printable workbook. Each Friday, students will receive their workbook pages for the following week. Please print these pages each week so that your student can use them during class. Students are encouraged to keep a binder or notebook that includes their workbook pages and blank notebook paper for additional note-taking. A pen or pencil is required. Highlighters and a colored grading pen are optional but encouraged.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This class will use curriculum developed by the teacher.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Hello, parents! My name is Christina Broadway, and I am so excited to meet your student! My older kids and young adults usually call me Ms. Broadway or "Ms. B." To the littles I'm typically known as "Ms. Christina." I graduated from Texas A&M...
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Group Class
$350
for 26 classes2x per week, 13 weeks
50 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
4-18 learners per class
