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High School Grammar: Avoid Faulty Sentence Structure
Allyson Stanley
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In this 6-lesson grammar class, students will learn how to avoid common grammar mistakes to improve their overall sentence structure and write more effective essays.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this grammar class, students will learn about the different types of grammar mistakes that make their sentences (along with their essays) confusing, faulty, or bland. Understanding and identifying these grammar mistakes will also help students with grammar questions on standardized tests like the SAT. Students will watch a video for each lesson where I will give explanations and examples of each type of sentence mistake. Students can participate in the practice activities I include in...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Dangling and Misplaced ModifiersThis lesson is about misplaced phrases and clauses that cause a sentence to be misinterpreted or confusing to the reader.Week 2Lesson 2Passive VoiceThis lesson is about how to use active voice instead of passive voice when writing in order to create the most effective sentences.Week 3Lesson 3WordinessThis lesson is about structuring a sentence in a way that eliminates unnecessary words in order to create clear, concise sentences.Week 4Lesson 4Parallel StructureThis lesson is about putting phrases and words in a list in the same format in order to ensure the sentence is clear and balanced.Week 5Lesson 5Weak VerbsThis lesson is about creating sentences using the strongest, most effective verbs instead the weaker "be" verbs.Week 6Lesson 6Comma, Colons, and Semi-ColonsThis lesson is about using the correct punctuation in order to create unique and sophisticated sentences.
- Students will learn how to write strong, coherent sentences in order to make their essays and research papers more concise and understandable.
Homework
Frequency: 3-6 throughout the classFeedback: includedDetails: Students can complete 3 review assignments for each lesson.
A one-page review sheet will be provided each week.
Joined October, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Hi! I teach a variety of English classes for elementary school through high school. I like to use multiple teaching strategies that appeal to all different learning styles in order to make learning fun and interesting. I like to laugh and have...
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