🤚Hello Outschool Families!✋

Thank you for taking the time to check out, "The Road to Grammar." English grammar can be complex and difficult to understand, but I am here to help.

This interactive class is packed with a range of concepts, including compound sentences, sentence structure, conjunctions, subject/verb agreements, punctuation, verb tense, and much more. Your learner will study a new vocabulary and grammar concept each week in an engaging way, building a backpack full of literacy skills.

Each session will include an interactive Google Slides or Nearpod presentation where learners can participate by matching, drawing, dissecting, and writing about the concept being taught. I plan each lesson around demonstration, prompt, and individual practice to ensure learners stay engaged with the concept.

Often, helpful posters or activity sheets allowing for additional practice/understanding will be shared before and/or after class as well. These supplementary resources provide additional practice and reinforce the material covered in class.

My teaching philosophy is best summed up by Benjamin Franklin's quote: "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn."

As a current 5th grade teacher with 10 years of grammar experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge to each class. I also understand how each individual learner can benefit from a personalized approach, and I am able to quickly adapt to a variety of learners and adjust pacing to meet the needs of the classroom.

Thank you again for considering "The Road to Grammar." I look forward to working with your learner!

A few important things to note:

*"The Road to Grammar" is an ongoing class designed for 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade learners seeking to enhance their grammar skills. It also serves as additional support for middle school learners looking to strengthen their understanding of grammar.

*I also offer a similar grammar class at a 2nd-4th grade level
*I also offer a similar grammar class at a middle school level

+ Please ensure that your learner has a pencil and paper for each session.

+ Often, an activity sheet may need to be printed for class. If this is the case, I will give at least 24 hours' notice.

+ Please note that I am always thinking of new ideas and concepts to benefit your learner, so additional grammar concepts and dates may be added to the class.

📌Lessons📌


Week of July 15th: Superlatives and Comparatives
In this class, learners will understand and use comparative and superlative forms correctly, recognize and correct common errors, and apply these forms in various written and spoken activities to enhance their descriptive language skills and overall English proficiency.

Week of July 22nd: Hyperbole
In this class, learners will delve into the grammar of hyperbole, understanding its structure and rules to effectively create and identify exaggerated expressions in language.

Week of July 29th: Interjections
In this class, learners will explore the expressive world of interjections, mastering the art of injecting emotion and spontaneity into their language.

Week of August 5th: Run-On Sentences
In this class, learners will master the art of fixing run-on sentences by employing coordinating conjunctions to join independent clauses or using semicolons to separate closely related independent clauses effectively.

Week of August 12: Comma Splice
In this class, learners will explore strategies to correct comma splices by mastering various techniques: joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon, and incorporating a subordinating conjunction to emphasize the most important details into a single, cohesive sentence. 

Week of August 19th: Subject and Predicate
In this class, learners will learn to identify the components of a sentence and understand their roles.

Week of August 26th: Direct and Indirect Objects
In this class, learners will grasp the concepts of direct and indirect objects, understanding how direct objects receive the action of the verb directly, while indirect objects indicate to whom or for whom the action is done.

Week of September 2nd: Expanding/Stretching Sentences
In this class, learners will master the art of expanding sentences by incorporating the five W's (who, what, when, where, why), enhancing their writing with comprehensive details and clarity.

Week of September 9th: Combining Sentences-Compound Subjects
In this class, learners will master the skill of combining sentences with compound subjects through practical exercises and real-world examples, enhancing their writing proficiency.

Week of September 16th: Combining Sentences-Compound Predicates
In this class, learners will master the skill of combining sentences with compound predicates through practical exercises and real-world examples, enhancing their writing proficiency.

Week of September 23rd: Combining Sentences-Compound Sentences 
In this class, learners will master the art of combining sentences to construct compound sentences that enhance clarity and coherence in writing.

Week of September 30th: Combining Sentences-Complex Sentences 
In this class, learners will master the art of combining sentences to construct complex sentences that enhance clarity and coherence in writing.

Week of October 7th: Combining Sentences-Appositives 
In this class, learners will explore the art of crafting concise and compelling appositives to enhance the depth and clarity of their writing.

Week of October 14th: Combining Sentences-Reducing to Phrases 
In this class, learners will practice consolidating two sentences into one, harnessing the power of phrases to elevate their writing and storytelling skills.

Week of October 21st: Revising Long Sentences  
In this class, learners will practice the art of rewriting lengthy sentences into concise and effective expressions.

⭐︎Additional dates and concepts will be added 
In this class, learners will master the skill of combining sentences with compound subjects through practical exercises and real-world examples, enhancing their writing proficiency.