Parts of Speech

Curriculum Area and Level

Curriculum Area: English Language Arts
Grade Level: 6th Grade
Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1.A: Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1.C: Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1.D: Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).

Lesson Objectives

1. Identify the eight parts of speech: Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, and Interjection.
2. Understand and apply the function of each part of speech within a sentence.
3. Demonstrate the ability to differentiate and use various parts of speech in writing and speaking activities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart paper and markers
• Parts of Speech handout
• Sentence strips
• Index cards
• Game pieces for group activity (e.g., tokens, small objects)
• Exit slip/questionnaire

Lesson Procedure

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Greeting and Attendance: (1 minute)
   Greet students and take attendance.

2. Hook Activity – Grammar Charades: (4 minutes)

   • Students will be divided into pairs.
   • Each pair will receive an index card with a sentence written on it.
   • One student acts out the sentence without speaking while the other guesses the parts of speech in the sentence.
   • After 2 minutes, pairs swap roles.

3. Objective Overview: (1 minute)
   Discuss the objectives of the lesson with the students.

4. Activate Prior Knowledge: (4 minutes)

   • Ask students to name and describe any parts of speech they remember.
   • Create a mind map on the whiteboard with their responses.

Direct Instruction (15 minutes)

1. Explanation and Examples: (10 minutes)

   • Present each part of speech one by one.
   • Write definitions and examples on the chart paper for each part of speech.
     • Noun: Person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., dog, school)
     • Pronoun: Takes the place of a noun (e.g., he, she)
     • Verb: Action or state of being (e.g., run, is)
     • Adjective: Describes a noun (e.g., blue, quick)
     • Adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb (e.g., quickly, very)
     • Preposition: Shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence (e.g., on, at)
     • Conjunction: Connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., and, but)
     • Interjection: Expresses strong emotion (e.g., wow, ouch)

2. Interactive Notebook Entry: (5 minutes)

   • Have students copy the chart into their notebooks.
   • Each student writes one sentence for each part of speech.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Activity – Parts of Speech Sorting:
   • Divide the class into small groups (4-5 students each).
   • Each group gets a set of sentence strips and index cards with different parts of speech.
   • Students work together to match the parts of speech to words in the sentences.
   • Rotate groups after 5 minutes to another set of sentences.

Independent Practice (10 minutes)

1. Sentence Construction Activity:
   • Each student receives a set of index cards with different parts of speech written on them.
   • Students construct sentences using the index cards.
   • Walk around and provide feedback.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Class Discussion:

   • Review the key points about parts of speech.
   • Ask students to share one new thing they learned today.

2. Exit Slip/Questionnaire:

   • Provide students with a short questionnaire to assess their understanding.
   • Questions could be:
     • Name all eight parts of speech.
     • Give an example of a verb and an adjective.
     • Create a sentence using at least four different parts of speech.

Assessment

• Formative Assessment:

  • Monitor students' participation during the activities.
  • Provide immediate feedback during guided and independent practice.

• Summative Assessment:

  • Review students’ answers on the exit slip/questionnaire to evaluate their understanding of the lesson content.
  • Collect and assess interactive notebook entries for completeness and accuracy.

Extension Activities

1. Creative Writing Challenge:

   • Have students write a short story using a predetermined number of each part of speech.

2. Grammar Games Online:

   • Recommend online grammar games for further practice at home or in future lessons.

Differentiation

• For Advanced Students:

  • Challenge them with more complex sentences and parts of speech.
  • Encourage writing longer paragraphs using all parts of speech.

• For Struggling Students:

  • Provide additional examples and hands-on activities.
  • Pair them with a partner or use simplified sentence structures.

By engaging students with a mix of interactive and traditional activities, this lesson aims to foster a deeper understanding of the essential components of English grammar while adhering to US education standards.