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Mad Libs! Parts of Speech Introduction and Practice.

Have a blast creating crazy stories while mastering the parts of speech! Understanding nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, and prepositions improves communication and writing skills.

Amanda Brentlinger Thomas

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(482)

What's included

1 live meeting

30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 4

Excellent communication and writing skills are crucial! Understanding the eight parts of speech helps us create cohesive sentences that genuinely get our point across. What better way to learn and apply our new knowledge than by creating crazy stories together?
In each class, we'll learn/review the parts of speech using silly, engaging graphics. The parts of speech include nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, and prepositions.  
We'll follow the short lesson with each student sharing a complete and descriptive sentence about themselves.
Next, students will take turns giving parts of speech answers to complete an unknown story.
Once the story is completed, I'll read our hilarious creation to the class!

We'll highlight a specific part of speech each week, but all parts will be reviewed and included in the story.

September 10-16
Nouns

September 17-23
Adjectives

September 24-30
Verbs

October 1-7
Adverbs

October 8-14
Pronouns

October 15-21
Conjunctions

October 22-28
Interjections

October 29-November 4
Prepositions

Learning Goals

Students will learn and use the eight parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, and prepositions.

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Amanda Brentlinger Thomas

Joined February, 2018

4.9

482reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Master's Degree in Science from Kaplan University

I like to make change.  I love to teach children about how capable they are of making change in their own lives and in the world.  Whether teaching about food and healthy choices or teaching how to navigate through the propaganda thrown their direction, I believe that each bit of empowering information leads to change for the better. 
I have an M.S. in health education and a B.S. in health and nutrition.  I have spent most of the last decade developing and teaching curriculum for youth and family community health programs.  I have developed programs to empower youth in under-served communities to take control of their health and to enlighten the adults in their lives. I've had the opportunity to help children and adults learn about the prevention and reversal of chronic health issues and feel more capable in the face of confusing health information.  
I’m a very enthusiastic and animated teacher.  I believe it’s easier to retain information when it is hands-on and fun.  I’m notorious for creating weird ways to remember tricky information (goofy rhymes or even whacky dances) and for extending learning with strange facts.  It is amazing to see young people feel strong and capable in their lives.  I feel so fortunate to be part of that process!
I have four fantastic kids.  They are all hilarious, brilliant, and weird.