Writing basics/conventions
I always like to start the year with the basics with both my grade 8 and grade 9 classes... things like sentence structure, reviewing the 8 parts of speech, how to write a paragraph, basic grammar/punctuation, etc. These skills form a solid base for the rest of the year.
To start, I like to get an idea of where everyone's writing level is at. To get a sense of this, we will start with a one-paragraph response to one of two very simple writing prompts:
After our writing prompt, we will work on developing our writing skills, starting with the very basics that will form a foundation for more complex forms of writing. This may be review to some, while brand new to others. We will work in this order:
1) Review the 8 parts of speech
2) The basic structure of a sentence
3) Common sentence errors
4) Writing a paragraph
To start, I like to get an idea of where everyone's writing level is at. To get a sense of this, we will start with a one-paragraph response to one of two very simple writing prompts:
- Tell me about your favourite part of your summer.
- Tell me about your favourite hobby.
After our writing prompt, we will work on developing our writing skills, starting with the very basics that will form a foundation for more complex forms of writing. This may be review to some, while brand new to others. We will work in this order:
1) Review the 8 parts of speech
2) The basic structure of a sentence
3) Common sentence errors
4) Writing a paragraph
sentence_basics.ppt |
sentence_basic_notes.docx |
comma_notes.docx |