Montessori Online Language Course: English Grammar and Mechanics (Grade 8)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
includedAssessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8
We are proud to be the first and only accredited Montessori school on the Outschool platform. In grade 8 English Grammar and Mechanics class, students master fundamental English Grammar and Writing: crucial for effective communication and writing clarity. We learn a weide range of topics designed to strengthen students' understanding and application of grammar and mechanics, including: - Parts of Speech: Phrases and Clauses: Understanding the differences between phrases (groups of words without a subject-verb relationship) and clauses (groups of words with a subject-verb relationship) and their roles in sentence structure. Pronouns and Antecedents: Learning to correctly match pronouns with their antecedents to avoid ambiguity and ensure clarity in writing. Subject-Verb Agreement: Mastering the rules governing the agreement between subjects and verbs in different sentence constructions and tenses. Adjectives and Adverbs: Exploring the roles of adjectives (modifiers of nouns and pronouns) and adverbs (modifiers of verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs) in enhancing descriptive language. Prepositions: Understanding how prepositions establish relationships between words in a sentence, such as time, place, or direction. Use of Correlative Conjunctions: Learning to use pairs of conjunctions (such as "either/or," "neither/nor," "both/and," "not only/but also") correctly to connect similar grammatical elements. - Identify and Correct Errors: Compound and Joint Possession: Recognizing and correcting errors in compound (e.g., "John's and Mary's car") and joint possession (e.g., "John and Mary's car"). Verb Usage with Compound Subjects: Understanding and applying the correct verb form when subjects are compound (e.g., "The dog and the cat are playing"). - Direct and Indirect Objects: Identifying direct objects (the receiver of the action) and indirect objects (the recipient of the direct object) in sentences and understanding their roles. - Misplaced Modifiers: Recognizing modifiers (words or phrases that provide additional information) that are incorrectly placed in sentences and correcting them to ensure clarity and coherence. - Punctuation and Capitalization: Punctuation: Studying the correct use of punctuation marks such as commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, hyphens, ellipses, and parentheses to enhance readability and structure in writing. Capitalization: Understanding and applying rules for capitalizing proper nouns, titles, and the beginning of sentences. - Ellipses and Formatting Quotations and Dialogue: Ellipses: Deciding when ellipses (three dots indicating omission or trailing off) are appropriately used in writing. Quotations and Dialogue: Formatting direct quotations and dialogue with correct punctuation, quotation marks, and paragraphing to distinguish speakers and maintain clarity in narrative or informational texts. Class Structure: The class will be structured around a blend of instructional methods and activities. Each topic will be introduced with clear objectives and explanations to build foundational knowledge, students will be provided with engaging activities such as grammar exercises, sentence analysis, and writing tasks to reinforce learning, and students will work on writing assignments and editing exercises, sentence analysis, and writing tasks to reinforce learning. My teaching method will be student-centered, promoting active participation, critical thinking, and skill development. I aim to provide examples and modelling correct usage of grammar and punctuation in sentences, facilitate group activities to encourage peer interaction and shared learning, and use digital tools and resources for interactive learning experiences and research. I adopt a facilitative teaching style that encourages exploration and inquiry. I aim to provide guidance and encouragement to build confidence in applying grammar and mechanics skills, encourage curiosity and critical thinking through probing questions and discussions, and promote self-reflection on learning progress and improvement in writing skills. Students will have frequent opportunities to interact with me through classroom discussions, small group activities, independent class work, and anytime they need to interact with me.
Learning Goals
Students will accurately match singular and plural subjects with their corresponding verbs in sentences containing complex and compound structures. They will apply subject-verb agreement rules across various tenses, ensuring grammatical accuracy.
Students will proficiently identify sentence fragments and run-on sentences in their writing, understanding their causes and effects on sentence clarity. They will learn strategies to revise fragments into complete sentences and to separate clauses.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Parts of the Speech
Students will study essential components of sentences including phrases and clauses, learning how they contribute to sentence structure and meaning. They will also master the use of pronouns and their antecedents, ensure correct subject-verb agreement, employ adjectives and adverbs effectively, understand the role of prepositions in relationships between words, and use correlative conjunctions to connect elements logically within sentences.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Identify and correct errors with compound and joint possession
Students will learn to recognize and correct errors related to compound and joint possession of nouns. They will understand the difference between compound possession (when multiple owners share a single noun) and joint possession (when multiple owners share multiple nouns), ensuring clarity and correctness in writing.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Use the correct verb – with compound subjects
This topic focuses on mastering the use of verbs with compound subjects (subjects composed of two or more nouns or pronouns joined by "and"). Students will practice selecting verbs that agree with plural compound subjects in terms of number and tense, enhancing the coherence and grammatical accuracy of their sentences.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Direct and indirect objects
Students will learn about direct objects (nouns or pronouns that receive the action of the verb directly) and indirect objects (nouns or pronouns that receive the direct object). They will practice identifying and correctly placing direct and indirect objects within sentences to improve clarity and structure.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
A weekly material list will be provided to you prior to class, in preparation for the following week of classes. Learners are responsible for having the listed materials on hand and printed worksheets ready. If learners are missing a material, alternative suggestions can be provided. Classes will typically require commonly found household items or stationary such as: pencil, eraser, highlighter, scissors, stapler, glue etc.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Accounting from University of Waterloo
Master's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Bangalore University
8 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Ocad university
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from University of Waterloo
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from University of Waterloo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Ottawa
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Carleton University
Bachelor's Degree in Business/Commerce from University of Guelph
Bachelor's Degree in Education from York University
Bachelor's Degree from McMaster University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brock University
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from York University
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Centennial College
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Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $144 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-14
2-6 learners per class