Suggested Grammar Topics for each class level
Grammar is most effectively taught in context during reading and writing lessons. Pupils should be
encouraged to identify grammar topics in reading activities prior to use in their own written work.
Pupils should be supported in their application of these grammar topics through guided writing
sessions. Below are a number of suggested activities that can be used to help consolidate what has
been already taught and practiced.
Class
Senior Infants
First Class
Second Class
Third Class
Fourth Class
Fifth Class
Sixth Class
Grammar Topics
Topic
Consolidation Activities
 Word order
 Identifying the correct sentence
 Sentence structure
 Rewriting sentences
 Oral cloze
 Completing sentences
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 Identifying verbs
 Verb
 Use of correct verb tense
 Past/Present/Future
 Sentence completion
tense
 Sentence expansion
 Noun
 Sentence construction
 Adjective
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 Selecting appropriate pronouns
 Pronoun
 Sentence completion with
 Preposition
prepositions
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 Grouping words e.g. run=dash,
 Expanding bank of verbs
sprint, jog, chase
 Expanding bank of
 Sentence completion using
adjectives
personal pronouns
 Personal pronouns
 Identifying collective nouns
 Collective nouns
 Rewriting sentences using
 Conjunctions
conjunctions
 Continuous present tense  Grouping adjectives e.g.
e.g. polar bears eat seals
weather=sunny, bright, dull, damp
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 Changing adjectives to
 Adjectives – comparative
comparative/superlative
and superlative
 Classifying adverbs
 Adverbs
 Sentence expansion using adverbs
 Use of negatives
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 Identifying proper, common,
 Classifying nouns
collective, abstract nouns
 Clauses
 Adding clauses to sentences
 Direct and indirect
 Identifying/transferring direct and
speech
indirect speech
Revision of all work to date
Please note: This is suggested list per class level and is not definitive or exhaustive.