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The Best Way to Learn Grammar & Writing: Sentence Stalking (High School)
Brooke Bailey
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1)
We'll look at sentences crafted by real authors to analyze the grammar and writing techniques they use. Then, we put what we learned into practice!
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
What if I told you that you could have well-known, published authors teach you about grammar and writing? Sounds like a good way to learn, right? I have good news for you - you can! In this class, we will have many awesome mentors through the "sentence stalking" approach. Here's how it works: At the beginning of the class, students will be shown an example of a good sentence from a reputable author. Then, we will discuss and analyze the writing as a group and in pairs, looking closely all...
This class is taught in English.
Students will enhance their understanding of grammar, cultivate an appreciation for writer's craft, and ultimately become better writers themselves.
Homework Offered
(Optional) Students can always complete one or more of the extension activities for homework. Extension Activities: - (Discover a Sentence) Look through another book you have for a sentence that has a similar trait or grammar rule to today’s mentor sentence that you analyzed during Sentence Stalking. Record the sentence and explain what the sentence has in common with today’s mentor sentence. - (Create a Sentence) Pick out and write down two-three things that the author did in the mentor sentence from today’s Sentence Stalking. Next, write a sentence of your own that contains these elements. - (Ask a Question) Study today’s mentor sentence that you analyzed during Sentence Stalking. What is one question that could have been asked about this sentence but wasn’t asked? Write the question and the answer to your question down. - (If I Were the Author...) Write down one way the author could have changed the sentence to strengthen it. What would the new sentence look like with your suggestion?0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentStudents will be given a Sentence Stalking Guide when they sign up for the class. They may need to refer to that guide during discussion.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1)
Hi! I am passionate about teaching all things English - from ESL to reading to the 8 parts of speech! I have been fortunate enough to teach in elementary school, high school, and online for both traditional English classes as well as ESL. I also...
Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-8 learners per class
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