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This course attends weekly on Thursdays at 10 AM CST. Each week we will cover a new grammar skill. I am a certified ADHD coach and middle school teacher. It will include a mini lesson on the skill, whole-group work, interactive practice &amp; independent work.<h4 id="a7624d15-9256-4999-be32-8e3c0de86b29" data-toc-id="a7624d15-9256-4999-be32-8e3c0de86b29">Foundation: Sentence Structure and Parts of Speech</h4><ol><li>Week 1: Parts of Speech<ul><li>Nouns, Verbs, Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, Conjunctions, Prepositions</li></ul></li><li>Week 2: Sentence Basics<ul><li>Simple Sentences: Subject and Predicate</li><li>Sentence Fragments and How to Fix Them</li></ul></li><li>Week 3: Combining Sentences<ul><li>Compound Sentences: Coordinating Conjunctions and FANBOYS</li></ul></li><li>Week 4: Complex Sentences<ul><li>Subordinating Conjunctions and Dependent Clauses</li></ul></li></ol><hr><h4 id="63c38fe6-357b-4c7a-be5e-36a1ce15b7de" data-toc-id="63c38fe6-357b-4c7a-be5e-36a1ce15b7de">Core Concepts: Agreement, Tenses, and Modifiers</h4>Move into agreement and tense consistency, which are essential for clarity in writing.<ol start="5"><li>Week 5: Subject-Verb Agreement<ul><li>Singular vs. Plural Subjects (This ties directly into sentence structure and fragments.)</li></ul></li><li>Week 6: Verb Tense Consistency<ul><li>Past, Present, Future, and Switching Tenses Correctly</li></ul></li><li>Week 7: Adjectives and Adverbs<ul><li>Modifying Nouns and Verbs, Comparative and Superlative Forms</li></ul></li><li>Week 8: Modifier Placement<ul><li>Avoiding Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers</li></ul></li></ol><hr><h4 id="8171ab57-074b-4afd-96a5-adf75a4bb8d2" data-toc-id="8171ab57-074b-4afd-96a5-adf75a4bb8d2">Punctuation and Clarity</h4>After mastering sentence structures and modifiers, introduce punctuation to refine clarity.<ol start="9"><li>Week 9: Commas<ul><li>Lists, Compound Sentences, Introductory Phrases, and Clauses</li></ul></li><li>Week 10: Apostrophes<ul><li>Possessives and Contractions</li></ul></li><li>Week 11: Capitalization<ul><li>Proper Nouns, Titles, and Common Errors</li></ul></li><li>Week 12: End Marks and Beyond<ul><li>Periods, Exclamation Points, Question Marks, Colons, and Semicolons</li></ul></li></ol><hr><h4 id="1dcf21d3-1c07-4fe4-bad3-23d08ad42668" data-toc-id="1dcf21d3-1c07-4fe4-bad3-23d08ad42668">Advanced Grammar: Voice, Structure, and Cohesion</h4>Teach skills that enhance the quality and flow of writing.<ol start="13"><li>Week 13: Prepositional Phrases<ul><li>Adding Detail and Variety</li></ul></li><li>Week 14: Active vs. Passive Voice<ul><li>When and How to Use Each</li></ul></li><li>Week 15: Parallel Structure<ul><li>Creating Balance in Lists and Sentences</li></ul></li><li>Week 16: Clauses: Independent vs. Dependent<ul><li>Strengthening Complex Sentences</li></ul></li><li>Week 17: Transition Words<ul><li>Linking Ideas for Smooth Paragraphs</li></ul></li></ol><hr><h4 id="f835bd45-6bf9-4ffb-8c1a-8474bab83259" data-toc-id="f835bd45-6bf9-4ffb-8c1a-8474bab83259">Application and Mastery</h4>Focus on applying grammar skills in writing and editing.<ol start="18"><li>Week 18: Editing and Proofreading<ul><li>Spotting and Correcting Common Errors</li></ul></li><li>Week 19: Writing Strong Introductions and Conclusions<ul><li>Using Grammar to Enhance Essays</li></ul></li><li>Week 20: Grammar in Action: Story Writing<ul><li>Applying All Skills to Write Clear, Engaging Stories</li></ul></li><li>Week 21: Grammar Review<ul><li>Fun Game-Based Activities (e.g., Grammar Jeopardy)</li></ul></li><li>Week 22: Final Writing Project<ul><li>Polishing a Piece of Writing That Demonstrates Grammar Mastery</li></ul></li></ol>

This course attends weekly on Thursdays at 10 AM CST. Each week we'll cover a new grammar skill. I am a certified ADHD coach and middle school teacher. It will include a mini lesson on the skill, whole-group work, interactive practice, & independent work.

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Live Zoom ADHD Middle School Grammar Lessons

Debra Shepherd