Writing Detectives: Weekly Grammar Lessons to Write 5-Star Sentences!

Didn't think a grammar class could be fun? That was before you met Sneaky Sam and his writing snafus! 

Each week we will put on our detective hats and read Sneaky Sam's homework assignment! Then the challenge begins, using our detective notebook with grammar clues we will find the errors left behind by Sneaky Sam. Students will learn a new grammar rule during each class without even realizing it as they try to catch Sneaky Sam. Then, we will apply to new rule to complete a writing activity so students can easily remember what they have learned. Students can join in anytime or participate each week and collect all the writing activities for their own helpful grammar notebook. 

Students will have time to collaborate with their peers to catch Sneaky Sam and discuss grammar clues as we solve the mystery each week. I will facilitate a positive and encouraging environment where each student will feel comfortable sharing their ideas. 

Below is a list of the grammar rule that we will focus on each week:

Week of Feb 17: Adverbs

Week of Feb 24: Plural Nouns

Week of Mar 3: Proper Nouns

Week of Mar 10: Words in a Series

Week of Mar 17: Possessive Nouns

Week of Mar 24: Contractions

Week of Mar 31: Complete Sentences

Week of Apr 7: Subject, Predicate

Week of Apr 14: Types of Sentences - Statement

Week of Apr 21: Types of Sentences - Command

Week of Apr 28: Types of Sentences - Question

Week of May 5: Types of Sentences - Exclamation

Week of May 12: 4 Types of Sentences Review

Week of May 19: Action Verbs - Past tense

Week of May 26: Action Verbs - Future tense

Week of Jun 2: Action Verbs - Present tense

Week of Jun 9: Helping Verbs

Week of Jun 16: Linking Verbs

Week of Jun 23: Prepositions