Stop ... grammar time! Pupils complete worksheets to practice using the correct verb tense and identify correlative conjunctions. Next, scholars apply their new grammar skills to edit their draft opinion speeches.

Concepts

verb tenses, correlative conjunctions, revising writing, opinion writing, writing speeches

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide a series of correlative conjunctions and have learners write an original sentence for each pair

Classroom Considerations

• Part 13 of 16 from the Grade 5 ELA Module 4, Unit 3 series
• Requires a document camera

Pros

• Includes an answer key for quick scoring
• Offers helpful strategies for differentiated instruction 

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.5.4 W.5.8 SL.5.1.b L.5.1.e