Teaching Parts of Speech

Show students how to improve their sentences  by adding words that answer specific questions.  Begin by showing a sentence and grading it, using the 6 Trait Scale http://educationnorthwest.org/traits/traits-rubrics.  Then have the class help you write a strong sentence, trying to answer all the questions that are listed on the paper.  After completing the new sentence, grade it  using the 6 Trait Scale again.   What scores went up and why?  See another blog that discusses Super Sentences for Halloween.
TEACHING PARTS OF SPEECH FROM THE BEGINNING