Lesson Objective

Students will be able to identify and apply grammar to NRI practice and writing.


Why is proper grammar important in writing and speaking?

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1.b
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

DOK 1-3

Multi-lingual learner pathway:
-shortened examples and work
-MLL own classroom may be needed
-MLL can have a class that is a lower grade level assigned on NRI

Other:
-extra time to complete work
-work/sentences can be read to the students

Weekly or bi-weekly quizzes generated on NRI covering:

Part 1: Identifying Nouns

  • Identifying Concrete Nouns
  • Identifying Abstract Nouns
  • Checkpoint: Identifying Nouns

 

Part 2: Distinguishing Common and Proper Nouns

  • Identifying Proper Nouns 1
  • Identifying Proper Nouns 2
  • Identifying Common Nouns
  • Checkpoint: Distinguishing Common and Proper Nouns

 

Part 3: Identifying Verbs

  • Identifying Action Verbs
  • Identifying the Verb in a Sentence
  • Identifying Multiple Verbs in a Sentence
  • Identifying Verbs in Simple, Progressive, and Perfect Tenses
  • Checkpoint: Identifying Verbs

 

Part 4: Identifying Adjectives

  • What Does the Adjective Describe?
  • Identifying Adjectives Before Nouns
  • Identifying Adjectives Before and After Nouns
  • Identifying Tricky Adjectives
  • Checkpoint: Identifying Adjectives

 

Part 5: Identifying Adverbs

  • What Does the Adverb Describe?
  • Which Adverb Describes the Verb or Adjective?
  • Identifying Adverbs of Time, Place, and Manner
  • Identifying Adverbs of Degree and Conjunction
  • Checkpoint: Identifying Adverbs