Learners will identify subjects, verbs, coordinating conjunctions, and subordinating conjunctions and understand how these are utilized in simple, compound, and complex sentences.  Learners will also understand correct comma usage with these sentences in order to avoid run-on sentences and fragments.  Exercises and homework will involve practicing what is modeled by the teacher in class.  Class time will involve 25-30 minutes of instruction and 25-30 minutes of practice. 

Class 1:  Introduction + Parts of Speech
Class 2:  Parts of Speech: Noun, Pronoun, Verb, and Conjunction Identification
Class 3:  Functions:  Subjects & Verbs
Class 4:  Sentence Types:  Simple Sentences
Class 5:  Sentence Types:  Compound Sentences  
Class 6:  Sentence Types:  Complex Sentences 
Class 7:  Complex Sentences Revisited + Review

This class is interactive by nature and all learners will be expected to participate by answering when called upon.  Learners will also be expected to work together with their classmates for specific in-class assignments.  Learners will be given multiple opportunities within each class to ask questions.  Note that this class does have homework assignments and that it is important for learners to do these in a timely manner (due the day before the next class) in order to maximize their learning and demonstrate that they are grasping and applying concepts well.