Parts+of+Speech+for+7th+Grade


 * Introduction to the module: **

Hello! I am Mr. Jim Ruiz. I currently live in Puerto Rico and the students that I will teach next semester will be second language learners. I am currently attending the University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla in hopes of becoming a professional English teacher. The creation of this page is a requirement for the course Teed 4020, in which I selected the subject Part of Speech.

The objective of this unit is to teach students how to identify, use and apply the parts of speech correctly. The skills covered in this unit are the eight parts of speech: Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, and Interjection. For this unit I used different types of activities, such as: fill in the blanks, multiple choice, match, crossword puzzles, and a drag/drop. In the beginning of this module, students are required to take a pre-test. I also included exercises for the eight parts of speech. The programs that I have used to create this wiki space are widget options, hot potatoes, PowerPoint and games and videos obtained from you tube. At the end of the module, students will take a post-test to see how much they were able to learn. The standards used on this module are those for 7th grade: W.7.2, R.7.2, L/S.7.2.

**Introduction-Parts of Speech**

**Welcome to t****he Parts of Speech Module**

Take the parts of speech pre-test to see how much you already know. 

**The Parts of Spe****ech**



What are the Parts of Speech?

“Parts of speech” are the basic types of words that English has. Most grammar books say that there are eight parts of speech: //nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, conjunctions, prepositions // and //interjections //. It is important to be able to recognize and identify the different types of words in English, so that you can understand grammar explanations and use the right word form in the right place.

For example:

Here is a brief explanation of what the parts of speech are:

Examples: //cowboy, theatre, box, thought, tree, kindness, arrival// || Examples: //walk, talk, think, believe, live, like, want// || Examples: //big, yellow, thin, amazing, beautiful, quick, important// || Examples: //slowly, intelligently, well, yesterday, tomorrow, here, everywhere// ||
 * ~ **Noun** || A noun is a naming word. It names a person, place, thing, idea, living creature, quality, or action.
 * ~ **Verb** || A verb is a word which describes an action (doing something) or a state (being something).
 * ~ **Adjective** || An adjective is a word that describes a noun. It tells you something about the noun.
 * ~ **Adverb** || An adverb is a word which usually describes a verb. It tells you how something is done. It may also tell you when or where something happened.
 * ~ **Pronoun** || A pronoun is used instead of a noun, to avoid repeating the noun.

Examples: //I, you, he, she, it, we, they// || Examples: //but, so, and, because, or// || Examples: //on, in, by, with, under, through, at// || Examples: //Ouch!, Hello!, Hurray!, Oh no!, Ha!// || Source: []
 * ~ **Conjunction** || A conjunction joins two words, phrases or sentences together.
 * ~ **Preposition** || A preposition usually comes before a noun, pronoun or noun phrase. It joins the noun to some other part of the sentence.
 * ~ **Interjection** || An interjection is an unusual kind of word, because it often stands alone. Interjections are words which express emotion or surprise, and they are usually followed by exclamation marks.

** Download ** the following flashcards which will serve as a study guide.



** Download ** the following PowerPoint presentation for more information, examples, videos, songs, and helpful links to educational websites and online games.



**Practice Exercis****es**

Open the following link to open practice exercises for every part of speech. There will be no time limit nor maximum numbers of attempts in order for you to practice as much as you feel necessary.

**Nouns**







** Pronouns **





Adjectives









Verbs







Adverbs







Prepositions







Conjunctions







Interjections







**Parts of Speech Ga****me**

Catch a Butterfly Game



Open the following link to play the game Catch a Butterfly where you will put in practice all you have learned. Have fun!!



** Evaluation **

Take the Parts of Speech Post-Test to see how much you learned. Note: This is an official test so there will be a time limit to answer.



**Rubr****ic**


 * Activities || Points ||
 * Pre-Test

Practice Exercises

Post-Test (Fill in the blanks) || 8 pts.

173 pts.

20 pts. ||

** TOTAL: __201pts.__ **

**Teacher's** **Section**

__ **Puerto Rico**   **Department of Educacion English Standards:**  __


 * L/S.7.2 Listens, responds to, and analyzes complex instructions and statements; applies and clarifies instructions and directions; answers and formulates closed and open-ended questions.


 * R.7.2 Applies context clues, reference sources, and other vocabulary expansion strategies to assess word meaning using prior knowledge to relate to new meaning; uses prefixes, suffixes, and root words to determine the meaning of unfamiliar, multiple-meaning, and compound words.


 * W.7.2 Applies the parts of speech; identifies the subjects and objects in sentences; uses correct subject-verb agreement.

**__NETS Standards:__**

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:

a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity b. develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:

a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning