High School Grammar: Avoid Faulty Sentence Structure
Allyson Stanley
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(298)
In this 6-week grammar class, students will learn how to avoid common grammar mistakes to improve their overall sentence structure and write more effective essays.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this 6-week class flexible schedule class, students will learn about the different types of grammar mistakes that make their sentences (along with essays and other papers) confusing, faulty, or bland. Understanding and identifying these grammar mistakes will also help students with grammar questions on standardized tests like the SAT. Students will watch a weekly video where I will give explanations and examples of each type of sentence mistake. Students can participate in the practice...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Dangling and Misplaced ModifiersThis lesson is about misplaced phrases and clauses that cause a sentence to be misinterpreted or confusing to the reader.Week 2Lesson 2Passive VoiceThis lesson is about how to use active voice instead of passive voice when writing in order to create the most effective sentences.Week 3Lesson 3WordinessThis lesson is about structuring a sentence in a way that eliminates unnecessary words in order to create clear, concise sentences.Week 4Lesson 4Parallel StructureThis lesson is about putting phrases and words in a list in the same format in order to ensure the sentence is clear and balanced.Week 5Lesson 5Weak VerbsThis lesson is about creating sentences using the strongest, most effective verbs instead the weaker "be" verbs.Week 6Lesson 6Comma, Colons, and Semi-ColonsThis lesson is about using the correct punctuation in order to create unique and sophisticated sentences.
Students will learn how to write strong, coherent sentences in order to make their essays and research papers more concise and understandable.
Homework Offered
Students will have a review sheet to complete and submit to me.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
A one-page review sheet will be provided each week.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(298)
Hi! I teach a variety of English classes for elementary school through high school. I like to use multiple teaching strategies that appeal to all different learning styles in order to make learning fun and interesting. I like to laugh and have...
Self-Paced Class
$13
weekly or $75 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 46 learners
Ages: 12-17
