Sentences, Paragraphs, and Grammar: Style, Syntax, and Editing – 8th Grade

Description

Overview

This two-lesson sequence develops eighth-grade writing craft and conventions. Lesson 1 focuses on choosing sentence structures and paragraph organization that fit formal and informal purposes. Lesson 2 applies a grammar-and-clarity rubric to edit writing. The lessons are connected: students first revise for audience and style, then edit a revised paragraph using a focused rubric.

What Students Will Learn

• Strengthen style and syntax for formal and informal tasks.
• Edit writing using a rubric focused on grammar and clarity.

What Is Included

• Teacher Guide
• Student Workbook
• Lesson 1: Matching Style and Syntax to Formal and Informal Writing
• Choose the Right Style
• Revise for Audience and Purpose
• Explain Your Style Choices
• Lesson 2: Editing for Grammar and Clarity with a Rubric
• Edit and Rewrite Sentences
• Use an Editing Rubric
• Peer-Editing Practice

Lesson Overview

• Lesson 1: Matching Style and Syntax to Formal and Informal Writing (45 minutes)
• Lesson 2: Editing for Grammar and Clarity with a Rubric (45 minutes)

Designed For

8th Grade students studying Sentences, Paragraphs, and Grammar in Language Arts.

File Format

One downloadable ZIP containing two printable PDF files. The Teacher Guide contains 27 pages and the Student Workbook contains 7 pages.