Parts+of+Speech

Language Arts- **6th Grade** Parts of Speech


 * Standards:** GLE Demonstrate control of Standard English through the use of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Read an online passage from the Scott Foresman reading series and analyze words to categorize them as to what Part of Speech they are. Take information as to how many verbs, nouns, pronouns, etc. are in a passage and complete a graph indicating how many times each Part of Speech is used within context. Graph will be completed using Kids Zone Learning with NCES.
 * Objective:**


 * Directions:**

1. Begin reviewing Parts of Speech by viewing the PowerPoint provided. 2. Create a table with the following headings at the top: nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, interjections, conjunctions, prepositions, and adverbs. Use notebook paper to create a chart. 3. Read the article about [|The Harlem Renaissance]that correlates with //Mother Fletcher's Gift.// Choose one passage from the article ( must consist of more than 7 sentences) and use tally marks on the chart you created to identify each words part of speech. 4. Using the chart created, you will transfer the information onto a graph of your choosing using the following website [|Kids Zone] 5. Navigate through the website and choose what type of graph you would like to use and input the information collected. 6. Print final product.