Daily Grammar practice An introduction

Why Learn Grammar? In order to speak, write, and understand English better, we must all have a grammar in common. If you’re going to speak a language, you must understand how it works. This is the “daily vitamin” approach to grammar. It is a simple, logical process that helps you remember grammar concepts long-term.

You don’t want to be this person…

Or this person…

Or this guy…

You don’t want to be beyond hope!

Besides….

How Daily Grammar Practice works Monday: Identify the part of speech for each word in a given sentence. Tuesday: Identify the sentence parts and phrases for that same sentence. Wednesday: Identify the clauses, sentence type, and sentence purpose for the given sentence. Thursday: Add punctuation and capitalization to the given sentence. Friday: Diagram the given sentence.

For example: Monday: ind pro prep 1 pos pro n av/pres adj n many of our students like cafeteria food Tuesday: S op vt do many (of our students) like cafeteria food adj prep ph Wednesday: ind cl [many of our students like cafeteria food] ss/dec

For example: Thursday: Many of our students like cafeteria food. Friday:

Why it works Less is more. You revisit concepts on a daily basis so you don’t forget them. You use all the concepts together so they are connected. The sentences aren’t just random; they start simple and increase in difficulty. You will gain and retain valuable skills!

How it works As you enter the class each day, you will find your seat and begin your daily grammar practice before the bell rings. I will give you time to do the daily grammar practice on your own. We will then share and compare answers. With consistent practice, you will become grammar experts!