Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 5 Answers

Get Your Students Excited About Grammar With This Phrase and Clause Game

Intervening phrases and clauses can often confuse students when it comes to punctuating sentences correctly. However, teaching these concepts doesn't have to be boring and tedious. In this blog post, we'll introduce you to the Phrase and Clause Expedition game, which will turn learning about intervening phrases and clauses into an exciting adventure. This game will help your students develop their critical thinking and communication skills while mastering grammar concepts. Join us on an expedition through grammar!

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Phrase and Clause Expedition: An Intervening Phrases and Clauses Game

Introduction:

Intervening phrases and clauses can be tricky for students to identify and punctuate correctly. To make learning these concepts more engaging and fun, we've created the Phrase and Clause Expedition game. This game will take students on an adventure through a jungle filled with challenges that will test their ability to identify and correctly punctuate intervening phrases and clauses.

Objectives:

• To identify and correctly punctuate intervening phrases and clauses.
• To develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• To enhance collaboration and communication skills.

Materials:

• Phrase and Clause Expedition game board (virtual or physical) - Download here.
• Game pieces
• Dice
• Timer
• Worksheets (optional)

Procedure:

1. Divide students into groups of 2-4 players.
2. Introduce the game rules and objectives.
3. Assign a starting point for each group on the game board.
4. Roll the dice to determine which group goes first.
5. The first group rolls the dice and moves their game piece to the corresponding square on the board.
6. The group reads the sentence on the square aloud and identifies the intervening phrase or clause.
7. The group correctly punctuates the sentence by placing a comma or commas in the appropriate location.
8. If the group answers correctly, they get to roll the dice again and move their game piece to the next square.
9. If the group answers incorrectly, they lose their turn, and play passes to the next group.
10. The game continues until one group reaches the finish line.
11. To extend the activity, provide worksheets with additional practice exercises for students to complete individually or in groups.

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Assessment:

Assessment will be based on the accuracy of each group's answers and their ability to identify and correctly punctuate intervening phrases and clauses. Teachers can also assess students' collaboration and communication skills during the game.

Extension:

To extend the activity, teachers can assign a writing task where students need to write a paragraph or short story that demonstrates their understanding of intervening phrases and clauses.

Variations:

To add variety to the game, teachers can:

• Increase the difficulty level of the sentences.
• Change the game board to a different theme, such as space or pirates.
• Play the game as a whole class with a larger game board.

Reflection:

At the end of the game, teachers can ask students to reflect on what they have learned about intervening phrases and clauses. They can also share their favorite parts of the game and suggest any improvements.