ELA
Root Words, Prefixes and Suffixes
A root word is the most basic part of a word. You can create new words by: adding a prefix, a group of letters placed before the root word; or a suffix, a group of letters placed at the end of a root word. In this lesson you will learn about root words, prefixes, suffixes, …
Spelling
Spelling correctly is important to accurately convey thoughts to an audience. This lesson will cover (1) vowels and consonants, (2) suffixes and plurals, (3) homophones and homographs. Vowels and Consonants Vowels and consonants are different speech sounds in English. The letters A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y are vowels and can create a variety of sounds. The most …
Punctuation
Punctuation is important in writing to accurately represent ideas. Without correct punctuation, the meaning of a sentence is difficult to understand. This lesson will cover (1) periods, question marks, and exclamation points, (2) commas, semicolons, and colons, and (3) apostrophes, hyphens, and quotation marks. Terminal Punctuation Marks: Periods, Question Marks, and Exclamation Points Terminal punctuation …
Capitalization
Correct capitalization helps readers understand when a new sentence begins and the importance of specific words. This lesson will cover the capitalization rules of (1) geographic locations and event names, (2) organizations and publication titles, (3) individual names and professional titles, and (4) months, days, and holidays. Geographic Locations and Event Names North, east, south, …
Types of Sentences
Sentences are a combination of words that communicate a complete thought. Sentences can be written in many ways to signal different relationships among ideas. This lesson will cover (1) simple sentences (2) compound sentences (3) complex sentences (4) parallel structure. Simple Sentences A simple sentence is a group of words that make up a complete …
Conjunctions and Prepositions
A conjunction is a connector word; it connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. A preposition is a relationship word; it shows the relationship between two nearby words. Keep in Mind… A clause is a phrase that has a subject and a verb. Some clauses are independent. An independent clause can stand alone. Some clauses are dependent. A dependent clause …
Verbs and Verb Tenses
A verb is a word that describes a physical or mental action or a state of being. This lesson will cover the role of verbs in sentences, verb forms and tenses, and helping verbs. Part I Part II The Role of Verbs in Sentences A verb describes an action or a state of being. A complete sentence must have at …
Pronouns
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of or refers to a specific noun. This lesson will cover (1) the role of pronouns in sentences and (2) the purpose of pronouns. Pronouns and Their Role in Sentences A pronoun takes the place of a noun or refers to a specific noun. Subject, Object, and Possessive …