Writing Series: The Importance of Verb Selection
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
It's easy to write like we talk. This writing is informal and may be used for basic communications with friends and family, but are you prepared to compose a formal paper for your teachers and professors when they assign one? Have you learned the difference between passive and active voice? Passive and active voice are different constructions and when asked to write formally, many students write in the passive voice because they think it "sounds" more academic. Each structure serves a...
This class is taught in English.
Students will identify verbs in a variety of contexts. analyze verbs to determine whether constructions rely on active or passive voice. draw conclusions about how to match active and passive voice to their writing situation. choose verbs (active or passive) appropriate for the audience and purpose of their writing.
I have been an English teacher for 24 years with extensive experience teaching writing to students at all levels preparing them for success in the future.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
There will be an informal assessment based on student participation in class.Grades Offered
Students will need paper and pencil.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
So, glad you stopped by! I'm Regina and education is my passion. I was a classroom teacher in the public school system for 20 years teaching English, math, earth science, geography, and reading. I have taught students ranging from preschool to...
Group Class
$21
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-12 learners per class