8th+Grade+ELA+Clauses

Contributing Teacher(s): Rondesha Goliday-Johnson
Resources:

Content:

 * 0801.1.6** Demonstrate knowledge of correct sentence structure by correcting run-on

sentences (e.g., using correct punctuation, forming separate sentences, using coordinating or

subordinating clauses) and sentence fragments (e.g., supplying the missing sentence

elements).


 * 0801.1.7** Distinguish between clauses (adjective, adverb, noun) and phrases (adjective,

adverb, appositive, infinitive, prepositional, verb, verbal {including gerunds and

participles}).


 * 0801.1.8** Differentiate between independent and subordinate clauses.


 * 0801.1.9** Recognize and differentiate among simple, compound, and complex sentences.

ISTE Technology:

 * **Creativity and Innovation** ||
 * || Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: ||
 * || || a. || apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. ||
 * b. || create original works as a means of personal or group expression. ||
 * c. || use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. ||
 * d. || identify trends and forecast possibilities. || ||

Introduction/Problem: After reviewing clauses, students will create a power-point demonstrating their use of clauses in a variety of sentences.
===Procedures: TTW provide students with an example powerpoint showing clauses used in a variety of sentences. TTW put students into groups of three or four students. TSW first brainstorm their ideas on notebook paper. Students powerpoint will consist of making six slides. The first slide will be a title page, which should include the title of their powerpoint and each student's name in the group. The second slide will show the difference between an independent and dependent clause. The third slide will show the clause used as an adjective. The fourth slide will show the clause used as a noun. The fifth slide will show the clause used as an adverb. The sixth slide will show the clause used in a complex sentence. On each slide the student must show the clause used in a complete sentence; except for the dependent clause. The clause must be underlined in each sentence. The student will also give a brief explanation on each slide as to how the clause is independent, dependent, an adjective, a noun, an adverb, and a complex sentence. Each slide must also have a picture included.===

Assessment/Rubric: Students will be given a rubric at the beginning of the project that shows exactly how their powerpoint should be created. The rubric is shown below.

 * || **25 points**  ||  **15 points**  ||  **10 points**  ||  **0 points**  ||
 * **Slides** || Power-point has 6 slides || Power-point has 5 slides || Power-point has less than 5 slides || No power-point was created. ||
 * **Title Page** || Includes the title of the power-point and all group member’s name with an illustration || Title included without group member’s names || Groups member’s names included but no title || Title page was not created. ||
 * **Ind.**
 * Dep.** || Slide shows the difference between an independent and dependent clause in complete sentences with an illustration. || Shows the difference between ind. & dep. with illustration but not complete sentence. || Shows the difference between ind. & dep. in complete sentence but no illustration. || Did not create a slide showing the difference between ind. & dep. clause ||
 * **Adjective Clause** || A complete sentence was used showing an adjective clause. The clause is underlined and an illustration is shown. || Complete sentence used with an illustration but no underline. || Complete sentence and underling used with no illustration. || No slide created for adjective clause. ||
 * **Noun Clause** || A complete sentence was used showing a noun clause. The clause is underlined and an illustration is shown. || Complete sentence used with an illustration but no underline. || Complete sentence and underling used with no illustration. || No slide created for a noun clause. ||
 * **Adverb Clause** || A complete sentence was used showing an adverb clause. The clause is underlined and an illustration is shown. || Complete sentence used with an illustration but no underline. || Complete sentence and underling used with no illustration. || No slide created for adverb clause. ||
 * **Complex Sentence** || A complete sentence was used showing a complex sentence. The clause is underlined and an illustration is shown. || Complete sentence used with an illustration but no underline. || Complete sentence and underling used with no illustration. || No slide created for a complex sentence. ||
 * **Explanation** || A brief explanation of how the clause is used is included on each slide. || A brief explanation only included in 5 slides. || A brief explanation included in 4 or less slides || No explanation included for any of the slides. ||