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 Nov 11: Contractions

Week of Nov 18: Complete Sentences

Week of Nov 25: Subject, Predicate

Week of Dec 2: Types of Sentences - Statement

Week of Dec 9: Types of Sentences - Command

Week of Dec 16: Types of Sentences - Question

Week of Dec 23: Types of Sentences - Exclamation

Week of Dec 30: 4 Types of Sentences Review

Week of Jan 6: Action Verbs - Past tense

Week of Jan 13: Action Verbs - Future tense

Week of Jan 20: Action Verbs - Present tense

Week of Jan 27: Helping Verbs

Week of Feb 3: Linking Verbs

Week of Feb 10: Prepositions

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