GED Writing
Learning Plan
LEARNING PLAN 1
Sentence Structure

Overview

Information
Title Sentence Structure
Date 1/10/2003

Prerequisites
1. Language assessment level of 6.0-8.9 on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), Level D OR
2. Consent of Instructor

Competency
A. Compose complete sentences.





Linked Core Abilities
A. Communicate effectively

Performance Standards
Criteria---Performance will be satisfactory when:
1. learner composes complete sentences.
2. learner identifies sentence errors.
3. learner revises sentences containing errors.
4. learner writes sentences with a variety of structures.
5. learner writes complete sentences.


Conditions---Competence will be demonstrated:
1. in the composition of complete sentences.
2. in self-evaluation of written work.

Learning Objectives
This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency:
a. Identify sentence structure.
b. Identify sentence types.
c. Use modifiers in sentences.
d. Use parallel structure.
e. Use connecting words.
f. Construct compound sentences.
g. Use proofreading techniques.
h. Revise faulty construction.

Learning Activities
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Write a journal entry on an assigned topic for 15 minutes.
Properties
Learning Cycle: Motivation

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Read Chapter 1, "Sentence Basics," in text and complete assigned exercises.
Properties
Learning Cycle: Comprehension

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Complete pp. 1-8 on "Sentence Basics" in GED Exercise Book Language Arts, Writing

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Read Chapter 3, "Sentence Combining," in text and complete assigned exercises.

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Complete pp. 24-37 on "Sentence Combining" in GED Exercise Book, Language Arts, Writing

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Complete assigned Skills Bank Writing Series Lessons (lab).
Properties
Learning Cycle: Practice

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Learning Materials
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GED Writing
Learning Plan
LEARNING PLAN 2
Grammar

Overview

Information
Title Grammar
Date 12/17/2002

Prerequisites
1. Language assessment level of 6.0-8.9 on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), Level D OR
2. Consent of Instructor

Competency
B. Use correct grammar.





Linked Core Abilities
A. Communicate effectively

Performance Standards
Criteria---Performance will be satisfactory when:
1. learner uses correct grammar.
2. learner uses parts of speech at an acceptable level.
3. learner recognizes errors in written work.
4. learner uses grammar according to recognized standards.


Conditions---Competence will be demonstrated:
1. in the use of correct grammar.
2. in written work.

Learning Objectives
This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency:
a. Identify all parts of speech.
b. Identify phrases and clauses.
c. Use clear pronoun reference.
d. Use subject and verb agreement.
e. Recognize pronoun-antecedent relationship.
f. Use verb tense; present, past, past participle.
g. Use possessive nouns and pronouns.
h. Use modifiers.
i. Identify tone.
j. Use abstract, concrete and collective nouns effectively.
k. Distinguish between standard and non-standard English.

Learning Activities
_____1.
Journal writing on assigned topic for 15 minutes.
Properties
Learning Cycle: Motivation

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Read Chapter 2, "Using Verbs," in text and complete assigned exercises.

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Complete p. 9 on "Simple and Continuing Tenses" in GED Exercise Book Language Arts, Writing

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Complete pp. 11-12 on "Irregular Verbs," and "Using Consistent Verb Tenses," in GED Exercise Book Language Arts, Writing.

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Complete pp. 13-16 on "Subject-verb Agreement" in GED Exercise Book Language Arts, Writing.

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Complete pp. 17-18 on "Prepositional Phrases and Other Interrupters" and "Indefinite Pronouns" in GED Exercise Book Language Arts, Writing.

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Complete pp. 19-20, GED Practice, "Using Verbs," in GED Exercise Book Language Arts, Writing.

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Complete Cumulative Review on pp.21-23 on "Sentence Basics" and "Using Verbs" in GED Exercise Book Language Arts, Writing.

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Read Chapter 5, "Using Correct Language," in text, pp. 145-150 (adjectives, adverbs, modifiers); pp. 154-156 (parallel structure) and pp. 159-162 (pronoun agreement) and complete assigned exercises.

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Complete p. 51 (adjectives and adverbs), pp. 52-53 (modifiers), p. 55 (parallel structure), and p. 57 (pronoun agreement) in GED Exercise Book Language Arts, Writing.

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Complete assigned Skills Bank Language Series Grammar and Usage Lessons (lab).
Properties
Learning Cycle: Practice

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GED Writing
Learning Plan
LEARNING PLAN 3
Capitalization, Punctuation & Spelling Homonyms

Overview

Information
Title Capitalization, Punctuation & Spelling Homonyms
Date 12/17/2002

Prerequisites
1. Language assessment level of 6.0-8.9 on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), Level D OR
2. Consent of Instructor

Competency
C. Apply rules of capitalization and punctuation..





Linked Core Abilities
A. Communicate effectively

Performance Standards
Criteria---Performance will be satisfactory when:
1. learner applies rules of capitalization and punctuation.


Conditions---Competence will be demonstrated:
1. in the application of capitalization and punctuation rules.
2. in written paragraphs and essays.
3. in workbook assignments.

Learning Objectives
This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency:
a. Demonstrate all capitalization rules.
b. Demonstrate use of abbreviations.
c. Apply rules of punctuation: semicolon in compound sentences and series, comma in compound and complex sentences and nonessential elements, quotation marks in quotations and titles, apostrophe in possessive, period with abbreviations, and colons.

Learning Activities
_____1.
Write a journal entry on an assigned topic for 15 minutes.
Properties
Learning Cycle: Motivation

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Read pp. 177-182 in Chapter 6, "Mechanics" and complete all exercises on capitalization and spelling homonyms.

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Complete pp. 65-66 on capitalization and spelling homonyms in GED Exercise Book Language Arts, Writing.

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Complete "Comma Review," pp. 183-185 in text.

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Complete pp. 67-73 on commas mechanics in GED Exercise Book Language Arts, Writing.

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Complete Chapter Review, Chapter 6, "Mechanics," pp. 187-195 in text.

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Complete assigned lessons in Skills Bank Language Series on capitalization.
Properties
Learning Cycle: Practice

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Complete assigned lessons in Skills Bank Language Series on punctuation.
Properties
Learning Cycle: Practice