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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | grammar |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | TEKS |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Grammar
Year/Grade 7
English
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) for grade 7 English Language Arts.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce the topic of grammar and its importance in communication. Briefly explain the lesson objectives. |
| 2 | Active Learning | 10 | Engage students in an interactive game identifying parts of speech using sample sentences on the board. Encourage participation and discussion. |
| 3 | Explanation of Rules | 5 | Explain subject-verb agreement and provide examples. Use visual aids if available. |
| 4 | Guided Practice | 5 | Hand out printed worksheets. Have students work in pairs to complete exercises on identifying parts of speech and ensuring subject-verb agreement. |
| 5 | Homework Assignment | 2 | Assign homework related to the lesson topics. Distribute homework handouts without requiring presentations. |
| 6 | Closing | 3 | Recap the key points covered in the lesson. Answer any questions and encourage students to reflect on what they learned. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to dive into an important topic in English grammar. Can anyone tell me why grammar is important in our communication? [Pause for responses] Exactly! Grammar helps us express our ideas clearly and effectively. By the end of today's lesson, you will be able to identify different parts of speech in sentences and understand how subject-verb agreement works. Let's make our communication even better!"
"Now, let’s get started with a fun activity! I’ll write some sample sentences on the board. When I point to a word, I want you to shout out what part of speech it is. Is it a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb? Ready? Here's the first sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.' [Point to words and encourage participation] Great job everyone! Let’s keep the energy up! Who can tell me what 'jumps' is?"
"Fantastic! Now let's talk about some important rules in grammar, starting with subject-verb agreement. This means that the subject and verb of a sentence must agree in number. For example, if the subject is singular, the verb must also be in singular form. For instance, in the sentence 'He runs every day,' 'He' is singular, so 'runs' is also singular. Here’s another example: 'They run every day.' Can someone explain why 'run' changes? [Pause for responses] That's right! Because 'They' is plural. Let's make sure we remember this as we move on!"
"Now it's time for some hands-on practice! I’m handing out worksheets that have exercises on identifying parts of speech and checking subject-verb agreement. I want you to work in pairs. Discuss your answers with each other as you go along. Remember, teamwork makes this even more fun! You have five minutes. Go ahead!"
"Alright, everyone, I’m very impressed with your hard work today! For homework, I want you to complete some grammar exercises that relate to what we talked about in class. I’m handing out these homework assignments now. Remember, we’ll check your homework in our next class, but you won’t need to present it. Make sure to do your best!"
"Before we wrap up, let’s quickly recap what we learned today. We talked about the importance of grammar, identified parts of speech in some sentences, and understood subject-verb agreement. Does anyone have any final questions? [Pause for questions] Great! Thank you for your participation today. I’m looking forward to seeing your homework next class. Have a wonderful day!"
Identify the part of speech for each of the following words in the sentence: "The tall man quickly ran down the street."
In the following sentences, indicate whether the subject-verb agreement is correct or incorrect. If it is incorrect, provide the correct verb form.
Write a sentence of your own that includes at least three different parts of speech (noun, verb, and adjective) and highlight them.
Explain why subject-verb agreement is important in writing. Write 2-3 sentences.
Create three sentences using the following subjects, ensuring the verb agrees in number:
Choose a paragraph from a book or article you read recently. Identify and list at least five nouns, three verbs, and two adjectives from the paragraph.
(Example) "The happy dog quickly jumped over the fence."
Subject-verb agreement is important in writing because it ensures clarity and helps the reader understand the relationship between the subject and the action. If the agreement is incorrect, it can lead to confusion and misunderstandings.
(Answers will vary based on the chosen paragraph, but must reflect the correct identification of parts of speech.)
Can anyone think of a sentence where the subject is plural and explain why the verb changes accordingly?
What are some examples of nouns you can find in our classroom? Can you use one of them in a sentence?
If you were to create a funny sentence using an adjective, what would it be? Can you share it with the class?
How does using different parts of speech change the meaning of a sentence? Can you give an example?
Why do you think it’s important to maintain subject-verb agreement in our writing? Can you think of a situation where it could create confusion?