BIG IDEA
Understand the idea before memorising a rule.
Parts of speech review is part of grammar. At Grade 7, the goal is to connect this topic to a clear method, relevant evidence and a final check. You will apply that idea to a real grammar question at this grade level.
YOU WILL LEARN TO
- Explain the key ideas in parts of speech review using accurate english vocabulary.
- Apply a reliable method to a new parts of speech review task.
- Check the result and explain why the evidence supports it.
METHOD
A reliable three-step approach
- 1
Read the complete text or sentence before deciding.
- 2
Point to the word, structure or quotation that supports the idea.
- 3
Explain the effect clearly and edit the final response.
WORKED EXAMPLE
During independent practice for Grade 7, choose the correct verb: “Each of the players ___ ready.”
Model response
The correct answer is is. The subject “Each” is singular, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
KNOWLEDGE CHECK