Grammar

Curriculum details

Strand

Grammar Usage (Strand 3)

Sub-strand

Grammar (3.1)

Content standard

3.3.1.CS.1 - Apply the knowledge of Phrases and Clauses and their functions in communication. 3.3.1.LO.1 Identify and use the different types of phrases/clauses in speech and creative writing. 3.3.1.LO.2 Identify forms and use phrasal verbs to create meaning in speech and writing. 3.3.1.LO.3 Apply the knowledge and use idiomatic expressions in speech and writing. 3.3.1.LO.4 Apply knowledge of rules when converting indirect speech to direct speech and vice versa.

Indicator

3.3.1.LI.2 - Use phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings in contexts adding variety and interest to speech and writing.

Suggested placement

Semester 1, Week 19 (Week 19 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Source document note

The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

• strand name - p.192: this document swaps the names GRAMMAR and GRAMMAR USAGE between the strand and its first sub-strand from page to page - printed p.46 heads "Strand 3. GRAMMAR USAGE / Sub-Strand 1. GRAMMAR", printed p.62 "Strand 3. GRAMMAR / Sub-Strand 2. VOCABULARY", printed p.124 "Strand 3. GRAMMAR / Sub-Strand 1. GRAMMAR USAGE" and printed p.134 "Strand 3.GRAMMAR USAGE" with no space. The scope-and-sequence on printed p.21 calls the strand Grammar and the sub-strand Grammar Usage. Each heading is transcribed as its own page prints it

Curriculum reference

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 192

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: Learners in mixed ability groups collaboratively work to construct sentences indicating types of clauses and their functions.
Problem-Based Learning: Learners in their mixed ability groups analyse use of types clauses in speech and writing.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Selected Passages
- Old newspapers
- YouTube videos
Assessment (3.3.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.