Journey Into the Wonderful World of English Grammar (1-To-1)
In this ongoing class, students will take a trip through the wonderful world of grammar learning all about the parts of speech and conventions of the English language.
Ilene
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
After most classes, the teacher will post a practice sheet so that students are able to practice the skills taught in class. Homework is optional, but learners may submit them and the teacher will grade and return before the next class.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this 25 minute ongoing class, students will be introduced and learn all about the parts of speech, writing conventions, and sentence structure. Classes will include a brief introduction of the topic and guided practice. Students will be encouraged to copy notes down for reference at a later date. Depending on the class, classes will include guided practice, songs, videos, and games. Students will copy class notes and examples. Each week will cover one of the topics listed below: What is a sentence? (Sentence vs. Fragments) Four kinds of sentences Complete subjects and complete predicates Simple subjects & Simple predicates Conjunctions Compound Sentences Run-On sentences What is a noun? Singular and Plural Nouns Common and Proper Nouns Singular Possessive Nouns Plural Possessive Nouns Action Verbs Main Verbs and Helping Verbs Linking Verbs Present Tense Past Tense Future Tense Contractions with not Irregular Verbs What is an Adjective? Comparing with Adjectives Comparing with good and bad Proper Adjectives Capitalizing and Punctuating Sentences Commas in a series More uses for commas Interjections Abbreviations Titles Subject Pronouns Object Pronouns Possessive Pronouns Contractions with Pronouns Adverbs Comparing with Adverbs Negatives Prepositions Prepositional Phrases Homophones Homographs Compound Words Antonyms/Synonyms Similes Metaphors Hyperboles Personifications Onomatopoeia Idioms Adages and Proverbs Alliteration Frequently Confused Words Quotation Marks in Dialogue Reference Sources Text Features Prefixes Suffixes MadLib Review
Learning Goals
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
Other Details
Supply List
It is suggested, but not required that all students have a notebook/paper and a pencil to take notes.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Florida International University
Hello! Nice to meet you! I am Ilene. I love all subjects, but my passion is everything related to Language Arts. I am excited to teach all my students about the wonderful world of the written word. We are going to travel through the pages of a book to learn about the real world and the fantastic world of fictional stories. I have earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (K-6) from Florida International University and I am certified in Elementary Education and hold an Endorsement in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) (K-12). I have been an elementary school teacher for 15 years and have taught Reading, Writing, Language Arts, Math, Science, STEM, ESOL and even Spanish! Learning is a journey and everyone's path is different, but I believe that meaningful, fun, interactive lessons can empower students to be lifelong learners and readers. I love traveling and my home away from home is Disney World. See you soon in my online classroom!Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$57
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
