This is a FLEX class, which means it is in a flexible learning format. It will suit any time zone, but there are no live meetings. A video will be uploaded onto the Outschool Platform weekly on the day of the class. Additionally, there will be explanation videos for different concepts. If learners need further help, video responses showing examples will be uploaded to supplement the set activities.

This course is aimed at learners who are from 7 years to 9 years. However, all are welcome, including ESL learners or any student who needs further clarification. Please feel free to get in touch to provide more details about your learner, so that I can direct you to the best course for them. 😊

Course content:

•	There will be an introductory video for each grammar point. 
•	Grammar or punctuation exercises set and uploaded. 
•	Explanation video.
•	Opportunity for extension work.
•	All work is graded / marked.

Wherever you are you can join in this fun lesson – although we are not interacting live – there will be lots of opportunities to interact and to share understanding with Mrs. Kaye and any other learners who join this course. 

You will be learning:

•	Point of grammar from nouns to adjectives
•	How to use some punctuation points and practice.
•	Free writing tasks to apply the skills introduced in the lesson video. 

Why is it important for elementary school children to have a good understanding of grammar and punctuation?

Clear Communication: 
Grammar helps children express their thoughts and ideas clearly. When they use correct grammar, it's easier for others to understand what they mean.

Writing Skills: 
Knowing grammar and punctuation rules helps children become better writers. They can write stories, essays, and assignments that make sense and are easier to read.

Reading Comprehension: 
Understanding grammar and punctuation helps children understand what they read. When they know how sentences are structured and how punctuation marks are used, it becomes easier to understand books and texts.

Better Grades: 
When children have a good grasp of grammar and punctuation, it can improve their grades in language arts. Teachers often look for proper grammar and punctuation in assignments and tests.

Confidence in Communication: 
When children know how to use grammar and punctuation correctly, they feel more confident when speaking or writing. They can express themselves better and share their ideas with others.

Building a Strong Foundation: 
Grammar is like the building blocks of language. When children have a solid understanding of grammar and punctuation at an early age, it becomes easier for them to learn more complex language skills in the future.

Effective Writing: 
Good grammar and punctuation make writing more effective. It helps children convey their message clearly and persuasively, making their writing more impactful.

Improved Language Skills: 
By learning grammar and punctuation, children develop a deeper understanding of how language works. This knowledge helps them become more fluent in speaking and writing, expanding their vocabulary and sentence structure.

Learner are rewarded with: 

•	Digital stickers along the way. 
•	A certificate of completion
•	Reward certificates for effort / good work

A secure understanding of grammar is essential to learners moving on to more challenging grammar concepts. 

Learners will be expected to:

•	Share their work
•	Participate in class discussions
•	Interact with other students in the classroom. 
•	Model methods and explain working out via video or via photo of work. 

As the lesson teacher, I will respond in a variety of ways such as video so that students or written feedback. I also will respond to every student within 24 hours of their posting. I will provide an evaluation at the end of the course and give feedback along the way. 

I will teach students effective tips and strategies to answering the questions to the best of their ability so that they can showcase their understanding and are not thrown by the mark / grading system or the time allowed during the exam. Students often leave papers incomplete or run out of time or spend too long on a question. 

Week One – Types of sentences 

- Introductory video that explores the different types of sentences: statement, exclamation, question and command
- Additional videos for differentiated learning
- Writing own sentences practice worksheets
- Learners can access work on their own time scale, are encouraged to ask questions or clarify understanding at any time. 
- Questions about different types of sentences
- Activities where learners can solve grammar problems related to different types of sentences including picture prompts. 
- Re-writing sentences in different forms. 
- Extension work – learners will create their own sentences to apply skills learnt.  

Week Two – Nouns

- Introductory video that explores what a noun is and how it is used. Common and proper nouns. 
- Questions about different types of nouns. 
- Activities where learners can solve grammar problems related to nouns including picture prompts. 
- Identifying nouns in the sentence. Identifying proper nouns in a sentence.  
- Extension work – learners will create their own sentences to apply skills learned.  

Week Three – Collective nouns 

- Introductory video that explores what a collective noun is and how it is used. Familiar and unfamiliar collective nouns – some are quite bizarre!
- Questions about different types of collective nouns. 
- Activities where learners can solve grammar problems related to collective nouns including picture or video prompts. 
- Identifying collective nouns in text and correcting errors.  
- Extension work – learners will create their own sentences to apply skills learned.  

Week Four – Verbs 

Introductory video that explores what a verb is and how it is used in a sentence and speech.
- Questions about different types of verbs and how they are formed. . 
- Activities where learners can solve grammar problems related to verbs including picture or video prompts. 
- Identifying verbs in text and correcting errors.  
- Extension work – learners will create their own sentences to apply skills learned.  

Week 5 – Verb practice – adding -ed and -ing 
 
-	Introductory video that explores why the -ing or -ed suffix is used and how to apply it to the root word. 
-	Questions about different types of verbs and how they appear after adding -ing and -ed. 
-	Activities where learners can solve grammar problems related to verbs including picture or video prompts. 
-	Identifying verbs that use -ing and -ed in text and correcting errors.  
 Extension work – learners will create their own sentences to apply skills learned.  

Week 6 Adjectives - describing words

-	Introductory video that explores what an adjective is used and how use an adjective in a sentence. 
-	Questions about different types of adjectives and how they appear after adding -ing and -ed. 
-      Activities where learners can solve grammar problems related to adjectives including picture or video prompts. 
-	Identifying adjectives in a text and correcting errors.  
 Extension work – learners will create their own sentences to apply skills learned.  

Week 7 More About Adjectives - formation and application

-	Introductory videos that explores what an adjective is used and how use an adjective in a sentence. 
-	Questions about different types of adjectives 
-      Formation of adjectives - adding -ous / forming adjectives from nouns / adding y
-      Activities where learners can solve grammar problems related to adjectives including picture or video prompts. 
-	Identifying adjectives in a text and correcting errors.  
 Extension work – learners will create their own sentences to apply skills learned.  

Week 8 - Short forms and contractions 

-	Introductory videos that explores what a the short form of writing key words. 
-	Questions about different types of contractions. 
-      Formation of contractions. For example would have to would've.
-      Activities where learners can solve grammar problems related to contractions.
-	Identifying short forms in a text and correcting errors.  
-      How to pronounce short forms of words. 

Week 9 - Here and hear / There, they're and their
Week 10 - Possessive apostrophes - showing ownership in grammar. 
Week 11 - Homophones - same sound - different meaning 
Week 12 - The past tense - using ate ./ eaten, catch / caught , took / taken
Week 13 - Opposites - Antonyms
                  Quick comprehension work - tornadoes (consolidation topic - application of adjectives / nouns / verbs).
Week 14 - Using a dictionary - alphabetical order
Week 15 - Application of grammar 

Asynchronous learning, learning that is not live face to face with a classroom teacher, is becoming more a more popular as it allows for differing schedules and for you to access this lesson no matter what time zone you are residing in! I will provide opportunities to feedback and discuss. I will use these different platforms to help walk students through the lessons. The course is designed to will stretch their skills in grammar. I want children to have the best possible FLEX class experience that they can. 

This course will help your children to note essential ideas and to locate supporting details in an engaging text. Students will be developing skills that will be useful in real world situations. This is very good for students who want to improve their introductory grammar skills.

By the end of this class children will have grown in experience and confidence in answering comprehension work and earn a digital certificate!

Learning Schedule: 

Monday - Pre-recorded  video out – with shorter explanation videos as directed – work is differentiated. 
Wednesday - Work submitted 
Friday - Review and Feedback 

Children are welcome to be as creative as they like with the presentation of their answers after completing activities. 

I am looking forward to meeting learners. 

Children are welcome to email and ask questions and clarification throughout the week. 
I will be providing clear feedback and next goals to children weekly.