P-12 Learning Module Design Document (lesson)
4th Grade Language Arts
Conventions
TaMisha Kimble
Nets 2007 for students: 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2d, 6a, 6b, 6d
Address
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Focus What are conventions in grammar?
Questio How can conventions help relay messages?
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Related What are adjectives?
Questio What are adverbs?
ns What are nouns?
What are verbs?
When do you use commas in a sentence?
How do you know when to capitalize words in a sentence?
Objectiv Students will describe when and why different parts of speech are used.
e Students will apply conventions and mechanics to sentences to make
them more effective when writing.
Students will apply 21st century techniques in their learning
environments to help with meaningful learning.
Resourc Grammar rocks video
es [Link]
Needed video_id=143393&title=Grammar_Rock_Adjectives
Adjectives PowerPoint
The Amazing Machine: interactive game
[Link]
Located on school computers (if you don’t have access at home)
Windows movie maker
Digital voice recorder
Microsoft PowerPoint
Activity The Adjective PowerPoint presentation will help students read and see
Descript example of ways to use adjectives in sentences. Students will have the
ion presentation to use at their will. Students will be able to print the
presentation and keep for future use.
The Grammar rocks video is a great audio and visual for young students.
The students will watch the video and see different ways of using
adjectives.
The Amazing machine can be used to help students practice using the
different part of speech. Students will have an interactive game at their
fingertips. The game lets students place words on their choice in the
box to see if they understand the different parts of speech.
Extensio Students can use graphic organizer to label each part of the sentence.
n Idea
Teachin Students should be able to relate conventions and mechanics to
g tips everyday conversation. When teaching the lesson it may be a great
idea to have students do a survey or word splash.