Grammar Mini-Lesson

Krystin May-Alexander

Los Angeles Pacific University

ENGL 420 Principles of Language

Dr. Smarr

April 15, 2024

 Introduction to Parts of Speech

Eight Parts of Speech: Introduce the eight primary parts of speech:

Nouns: Represent people, places, things, or ideas.

Pronouns: Replace nouns to avoid repetition.

Verbs: Express actions, states, or occurrences.

Adjectives: Describe or modify nouns.

Adverbs: Modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Prepositions: Show relationships (e.g., location, time).

Conjunctions: Connect words, phrases, or clauses.

Interjections: Express strong emotions or exclamations.

 Common Errors with Parts of
Speech
Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs
● Explain the difference between these two
parts of speech.
● Common error: Using an adjective (ex. “fast”)
instead of an adverb (ex. “quickly”) to modify a
verb.
● He runs fast (incorrect)
● He runs quickly (correct)
 Common Errors with Parts of
Speech
Incorrect Verb Tense Usage
● Discuss verb tenses (past, present, future)
● Mixing verb tenses within a sentence.
Ex. Yesterday, I eats lunch (incorrect)
EX. Yesterday, I ate lunch (correct)
 Common Errors with Parts of
Speech
Noun-Pronoun Agreement
Common error: Using the wrong pronoun to refer
to a noun.
- Ex. Each student should bring their textbook.
(incorrect)
- Ex. Each student should bring his or her
textbook. (correct)
 Teaching Strategies for Parts of
Speech
Be Interactive
● Highlight parts of speech in different colors
● Engage students in identifying and labeling
parts of speech
● Use games
● Visual Aids
Developmental Aspects of Grammar
Instruction
Be Interactive
● Adapt teaching methods based on students’
developmental stages.
● Start with simple examples
● Moderately introduce more complex structures
 Importance of Grammar in ELA
Mastery
● Proper grammar enhances clarity and precision.
● Understanding parts of speech aids in analyzing
literature.
 Conclusion and Reflection

● Recap
- Summarize key points from previous slides.
● Reflect
- Make sure you encourage students to think about
how understanding parts of speech can impact
their use of language.
 References
Lee, K. (2010). Teaching and learning through visual literacy. Routledge.

Tomlinson, B. (2013). Developing materials for language teaching. Bloomsbury.