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Mr. K's Grammar World Presents: Chunky Language
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Mr. K's Grammar World Presents: Chunky Language

Learn to see language differently
Created byLuther Killebrew
Last updated 4/2018
English

What you'll learn

  • Students will learn how to identify groups of words, or chunks, that contain one unit of meaning.
  • Students will learn how to divide units of meaning in reading texts to improve reading comprehension.

Course content

1 section • 10 lectures • 1h 44m total length

  • Introduction6:34

    Explore chunky language by identifying sentence chunks, main clauses, and prepositional phrases to improve reading and grammar. Learn chunking rules, metalanguage, and how punctuation guides meaning.

  • Part 2: Parts of Language20:46

    Explore the basic parts of language, from letters and phonemes to syllables, phrases, and clauses, and examine how punctuation marks organize sentences.

  • Part 3: Counting Syllables4:56

    Learn two practical methods for counting syllables: count vowel sounds and clap as you speak. Practice with the provided examples and quick chunks to apply these skills to sentences.

  • Part 4: How to Chunk a Sentence20:44

    Learn how to chunk sentences into meaningful units by identifying prepositional, gerund, and infinitive phrases and clauses, with rules for stop signs, unconnected words, and punctuation.

  • Part 5: Chunking Exercise - What was the Battle of Gettysburg9:32

    practice chunking sentences using authentic texts from kid's history books about Gettysburg and popular novels to improve reading, writing, and grammar.

  • Part 6a: Exercise 2 (1 ~ 5)6:28

    Divide the lesson into four videos of five sentences each, using authentic texts from The Island of the Blue Dolphins to teach phrasal verbs, prepositional phrases, and clause structure.

  • Part 6b: Exercise 2 (6 ~ 10)6:36

    This lesson analyzes sentences 6-10 from Linda Sue Park's A Single Shard, illustrating chunks, gerund and prepositional phrases, infinitive forms, and adjective clauses in literary structure.

  • Part 6c: Exercise 2 (11 ~ 15)5:45

    Analyze sentence chunking from the Game of Thrones text, identifying unconnected words, adverbs, and phrasal verbs; examine clause movement, noun clauses, and reduced adjective clauses to understand emphasis and structure.

  • Part 6d: Exercise 2 (16 ~ 20)5:54

    Explore sentences 16–20 from the Ginga series to identify clauses and phrases, including reduced adjective clauses and delayed subjects. Learn how these chunks shape meaning in narrative sentences.

  • Part 7: Split Chunks17:41

    Explore split chunks, where a prepositional phrase or adjective clause divides a clause, and learn to combine chunks through guided practice with examples and exercises.

Requirements

  • Students should have a low-intermediate level of English.

Description

In this course, you will learn about the basic building blocks of English.  First, you will learn a technique for counting syllables in words.  Then, you will learn a technique for dividing sentences up into groups of meaningful words, called chunks.  You will also have videos take you through some "chunking" exercises and many more exercises for your own practice.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to improve their English grammar and reading skills.

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