IRELAND ENGLISH YEAR 1 – EDmama Ireland

A. Sentence Structure Fundamentals

A.01. Identify the complete subject or complete predicate of a sentence
A.02. Identify the simple subject or simple predicate of a sentence
A.03. Identify the compound subject or compound predicate of a sentence
A.04. Distinguish between phrases and clauses in sentences
A.05. Determine if a group of words is a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on
A.06. Classify sentences by type: declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory
A.07. Classify sentences by structure: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex

B. Noun Usage

C. Verb Tense and Agreement

D. Pronoun Usage

D.01. Identify pronouns and their antecedents in sentences
D.02. Use pronouns that agree in number and gender with their antecedents
D.03. Identify and revise vague pronoun references
D.04. Identify all possible antecedents for a given pronoun
D.05. Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person
D.06. Choose between subject and object pronouns correctly
D.07. Use personal and reflexive pronouns appropriately
D.08. Distinguish between reflexive and intensive pronouns
D.09. Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) correctly

E. Adjective and Adverb Usage

F. Phrases and Clauses

G. Conjunctions and Transitions

H. Punctuation

H.01. Use commas correctly in compound and complex sentences
H.02. Use commas with direct addresses, introductory words, interjections, and interrupters
H.03. Use commas with coordinate adjectives
H.04. Use semicolons and commas to separate clauses
H.05. Use semicolons, colons, and commas with lists
H.06. Use dashes to set off parenthetical elements or create emphasis
H.07. Use hyphens in compound adjectives
H.08. Use ellipses appropriately to indicate omissions
H.09. Master the use of commas with non-restrictive elements

I. Mechanics

J. Vocabulary: Prefixes and Suffixes

K. Vocabulary: Greek and Latin Roots

L. Vocabulary: Word Relationships

L.04. Match definitions to corresponding sentences containing homophones
L.05. Match sentences to corresponding definitions of words with multiple meanings
L.06. Describe the subtle differences in meaning between related words
L.07. Distinguish between positive and negative connotations of words
L.08. Solve analogies by identifying relationships between words
L.09. Solve complex analogies requiring higher-level reasoning
L.01. Select appropriate synonyms for given words
L.02. Select appropriate antonyms for given words
L.03. Use homophones correctly in sentences

M. Vocabulary: Contextual Understanding

N. Reference Skills

O. Reading Comprehension: Main Idea and Theme

P. Reading Comprehension: Author’s Craft

Q. Reading Comprehension: Text Structure and Literary Devices

Q.01. Compare and contrast information presented in informational texts
Q.02. Match causes and effects described in informational texts
Q.03. Match problems with their corresponding solutions in a text
Q.04. Identify common text structures used in writing (e.g., sequence, description)
Q.05. Interpret the meaning of an allusion based on its source
Q.06. Recall the original source of a given allusion
Q.07. Interpret the meaning of figures of speech (e.g., metaphor, simile, personification)
Q.08. Classify different types of figures of speech
Q.09. Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone
Q.10. Evaluate how various textual elements contribute to overall comprehension

R. Reading Comprehension: Analyzing Texts

S. Writing: Organization and Argumentation

S.01. Order topics from broadest to narrowest in preparation for writing
S.02. Organize information effectively by topic
S.03. Use transitions with conjunctive adverbs to connect ideas smoothly
S.04. Distinguish between facts and opinions
S.05. Select appropriate evidence to support a claim
S.06. Identify supporting details in informational texts
S.07. Identify supporting details in literary texts
S.08. Identify counterclaims and opposing arguments
S.09. Develop strong, evidence-based arguments in writing
S.10. Understand the importance of logic and reasoning in effective writing

Course Content

A. Sentence Structure Fundamentals

A.01. Identify the complete subject or complete predicate of a sentence

A.02. Identify the simple subject or simple predicate of a sentence

A.03. Identify the compound subject or compound predicate of a sentence

A.04. Distinguish between phrases and clauses in sentences

A.05. Determine if a group of words is a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on

A.06. Classify sentences by type: declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory

A.07. Classify sentences by structure: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex

B. Noun Usage

B.01. Form plural nouns correctly

B.02. Form plural compound nouns correctly

B.03. Differentiate between plural nouns, singular possessive nouns, and plural possessive nouns

B.04. Form singular and plural possessive nouns

B.05. Identify and correct common errors in the use of plural and possessive nouns

B.06. Demonstrate mastery of noun usage in varied writing contexts

C. Verb Tense and Agreement

C.01. Recognize and use regular and irregular verbs in the past tense

C.02. Use simple past, present, and future verb tenses correctly

C.03. Ensure subject-verb agreement in sentences

C.04. Maintain consistent verb tense throughout a piece of writing

C.05. Form progressive verb tenses to indicate ongoing actions

C.06. Form perfect verb tenses to indicate completed actions

C.07. Apply subject-verb agreement rules, especially with compound subjects and indefinite pronouns

D. Pronoun Usage

D.01. Identify pronouns and their antecedents in sentences

D.02. Use pronouns that agree in number and gender with their antecedents

D.03. Identify and revise vague pronoun references

D.04. Identify all possible antecedents for a given pronoun

D.05. Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person

D.06. Choose between subject and object pronouns correctly

D.07. Use personal and reflexive pronouns appropriately

D.08. Distinguish between reflexive and intensive pronouns

D.09. Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) correctly

E. Adjective and Adverb Usage

E.01. Identify adjectives and adverbs in sentences

E.02. Distinguish between adjectives and adverbs

E.03. Use adjectives to effectively describe nouns

E.04. Use adverbs to effectively modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs

E.05. Form comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs

E.06. Use comparative and superlative forms of good/well and bad/badly correctly

E.07. Apply correct adjective order in sentences

F. Phrases and Clauses

F.01. Identify prepositional phrases within sentences

F.02. Recognize and identify appositives and appositive phrases

F.03. Distinguish between dependent and independent clauses

F.04. Combine sentences using relative clauses for improved flow and clarity

F.05. Use phrases and clauses to add complexity and detail to writing

G. Conjunctions and Transitions

G.01. Identify coordinating and subordinating conjunctions

G.02. Use correlative conjunctions correctly in sentences

G.03. Select appropriate conjunctive adverbs to create transitions between ideas

G.04. Use transition words to link ideas logically and smoothly

G.05. Construct compound and complex sentences using appropriate conjunctions

G.06. Understand the role of conjunctions in establishing relationships between ideas

H. Punctuation

H.01. Use commas correctly in compound and complex sentences

H.02. Use commas with direct addresses, introductory words, interjections, and interrupters

H.03. Use commas with coordinate adjectives

H.04. Use semicolons and commas to separate clauses

H.05. Use semicolons, colons, and commas with lists

H.06. Use dashes to set off parenthetical elements or create emphasis

H.07. Use hyphens in compound adjectives

H.08. Use ellipses appropriately to indicate omissions

H.09. Master the use of commas with non-restrictive elements

I. Mechanics

I.01. Correct capitalization errors in writing

I.02. Apply capitalization rules correctly when writing titles

I.03. Format titles of works correctly according to standard conventions

I.04. Apply comprehensive knowledge of capitalization and formatting rules

I.05. Understand and apply rules for indenting paragraphs and quotations

J. Vocabulary: Prefixes and Suffixes

J.01. Define and recognize words containing the prefixes pre- and re-

J.02. Define and recognize words containing the prefixes sub- and mis-

J.03. Define and recognize words containing the prefixes un-, dis-, in-, im-, and non-

J.04. Define and recognize words containing the suffixes -ful and -less

J.05. Define and recognize words containing the suffixes -able and -ible

J.06. Analyze how prefixes and suffixes alter the meaning of root words

K. Vocabulary: Greek and Latin Roots

K.01. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words