Teach English Parts of Speech

Explanation: Most human languages separate words into different types (called “parts of speech”). We usually classify English words into these parts of speech:

If you need some practice identifying these parts of speech, visit __________.

Examples:

STICK TO SIMPLE SENTENCE HERE  – WHY ARE THE SUBJECTS ALL PEOPLE??: 

Here are some sentences with a typical word order in academic English:

Subject – Verb – Object (optional)

Albert Einstein developed a theory.

James Rouse built Columbia, Maryland.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie writes fiction.

Writers often add more information in academic sentences. For instance, we use prepositional phrases:

Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity.

James Rouse built Columbia, Maryland in 1967.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie writes fiction about Nigeria.

and adjectives:

Albert Einstein developed the complex theory of relativity.

James Rouse built beautiful Columbia, Maryland in 1967.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie writes fiction about modern Nigeria.

adverbs:

Albert Einstein developed the highly complex theory of relativity.

James Rouse enthusiastically built beautiful Columbia, Maryland in 1967.

Currently, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie writes fiction about modern Nigeria.

We can also use coordinating conjunctions:

Albert Einstein gradually developed the complex theory of relativity and quantum mechanics.

James Rouse _______built beautiful Columbia, Maryland in 1967, and the Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore in 1961.

Currently, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Chigozie Obioma write fiction about modern Nigeria.

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and adjective clauses (relative clauses):

Albert Einstein, who was born in Germany, developed the theory of relativity.

and adverb clauses:

Albert Einstein, who was born in Germany, developed the theory of relativity while he was

enjoyed walking and listening to classical music

Practice: Write 5 simple sentences about yourself. Use prepositional phrases, adjectives, adverbs and coordinating conjunctions to expand your sentences. Make sure each sentence is at least 10-12 words long. [CANVAS ASSIGNMENT created 8/26 – not for simple Ss though (too tough and why?) – need to edit re type of sentence & length ]

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writing practice: What parts of speech does your first language use? Can you compare/contrast your L1 & English? Write 1-2 paragraphs. [CANVAS ASSIGNMENT?] ADD LINK TO C/C SIGNAL WORDS & PHRASES?