Grammar I
Students will gain a basic understanding of the eight parts of speech. Recognizing nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. In this class, students will master basic diagramming and will understand the role each part of speech has in the construction of sentences. Vocabulary will be studied to extend the student's ability for better sentence structure.
Course Expectations for Grammar I
Minimum Expectations:
• Parents are expected to be fully engaged in the process of their child's comprehending and
practicing the grammatical concepts taught in this class.
• Parents will assume all responsibility for making sure homework assignments are done on time.
• There will be a required independent study component to this class which makes up for the lack of
classroom time.
• Students will attend class regularly and participate in the discussion. Prior notice of all absences is
required.
• Quizzes and tests are not an optional part of the class. Students will be quizzed periodically on the
material covered in the assigned reading.
• In order for this class to have full credit value, it is highly recommended that parents provide
additional related learning experiences outside of this class.
Enrichment Suggestions:
• Daily practice of the concepts learned in class
• Use your skills to help younger siblings or other students edit their written work.
• Additional personal writing (journaling, letters, etc.)
There are constant mistakes in print. Get in the habit of editing items you read.
ARCHES tutorial based classes are designed to supplement course work being done in home
schools, thereby following the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church in proclaiming parents as
the primary educators of their children.
Recommended for students in 7th grade.
Books:
Fees:
Tutor: Stefanie Gazich
Course Expectations for Grammar I
Minimum Expectations:
• Parents are expected to be fully engaged in the process of their child's comprehending and
practicing the grammatical concepts taught in this class.
• Parents will assume all responsibility for making sure homework assignments are done on time.
• There will be a required independent study component to this class which makes up for the lack of
classroom time.
• Students will attend class regularly and participate in the discussion. Prior notice of all absences is
required.
• Quizzes and tests are not an optional part of the class. Students will be quizzed periodically on the
material covered in the assigned reading.
• In order for this class to have full credit value, it is highly recommended that parents provide
additional related learning experiences outside of this class.
Enrichment Suggestions:
• Daily practice of the concepts learned in class
• Use your skills to help younger siblings or other students edit their written work.
• Additional personal writing (journaling, letters, etc.)
There are constant mistakes in print. Get in the habit of editing items you read.
ARCHES tutorial based classes are designed to supplement course work being done in home
schools, thereby following the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church in proclaiming parents as
the primary educators of their children.
Recommended for students in 7th grade.
Books:
- Grammar and Composition I, 6th Ed.
Published by: ABeka
ISBN: 138835 - Wordly Wise 3000 3rd Edition Student Book 7 by Kenneth Hodkinson
Published by: Educators Publishing Service
ISBN: 7607-W1
Notes: www.epsbooks.com
Fees:
- $25.00 Administrative payable to: ARCHES
- $225.00 Tuition payable per semester to: Stefanie Gazich
Tutor: Stefanie Gazich
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