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 Aug 19: 4 Types of Sentences Review

Week of Aug 26: Action Verbs - Past tense

Week of Sept 2: Action Verbs - Future tense

Week of Sept 9: Action Verbs - Present tense

Week of Sept 16: Helping Verbs

Week of Sept 23: Linking Verbs

Week of Sept 30: Prepositions

Week of Oct 7: Adverbs

Week of Oct 14: Plural Nouns

Week of Oct 21: Proper Nouns

Week of Oct 28: Words in a Series

Week of Nov 4: Possessive Nouns

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