FUNDAMENTALS OF SENTENCE WRITING
Alternative Lesson Order for Older Students
RATIONALE: Older students (middle school and older) are using adjectives and all types of verbs in
their language and writing. By presenting adjectives, helping verbs, and complete verbs early on in the
instruction, students may be less confused by these concepts as they learn the various types of simple
sentences.
Lesson #
1
Concept Taught
Requirements of a Complete Sentence
1A – 1H
Learning Sheets
2
The “PENS” Steps
2A – 2H, 3A – 3H
9
Adjectives and Main Subjects
20A – 20H, 21A – 21H, 22A – 22H
3
Linking Verbs
4A – 4H, 5A – 5H
10
Helping Verbs and Complete Verbs
23A – 23H, 24A – 24H, 25A – 25H
4
Infinitives
6A – 6H, 7A – 7H
5
Prepositional Phrases
8A – 8H, 9A – 9H, 10A – 10H, 11A – 11H
6
SS V Sentences
12A – 12H, 13A – 13H
7
S VV Sentences
14A – 14H, 15A – 15H, 16A – 16H
8
SS VV Sentences
17A – 17H, 18A – 18H, 19A – 19H
11
Adverbs
26A – 26H, 27A – 27H