Colorful Parts of  Speech

Language Arts                                                   Grade Level:  6

Lesson Summary:

Students will use the word processor to write sentences.  The students will change the color of the words to identify different parts of speech.

Objectives:

·        Students will identify parts of speech.

·        Students will notice the position of words in a sentence.

·        Students will learn the functions of words within a sentence.

·        Students will practice their keyboarding skills.

Materials:

Sentences

Microsoft Word

Color Printer

Procedures:

1.      Have the students type several sentences using Microsoft Word.

2.    Assign a particular color to each of the eight parts of speech.

·        Nouns = blue

·        Verbs = red

·        Adverbs = green

·        Adjectives = yellow

·        Pronouns = purple

·        Prepositions = orange

·        Interjections = pink

·        Conjunctions = black

3.     Have the students change the color of the word according to its function.  NOTE:  You may want to start with only nouns and verbs, then progressively add more parts of speech as your students become more proficient.

Samples:

Allison wore a white and lavender sweater.

Wow!  The doorbell buzzed loudly!

Sam and I will go past the pond.

Core Curriculum Content Standards:

Standard 2:

All Students Will Use Information, Technology, And Other Tools

Standard 3.3:

All Students Will Write In Clear, Concise, Organized Language That Varies In Content And Form For Different Audiences And Purposes.

Additional Activities

·        Display colorful papers.

·        Students can take a sample of their creative writing and color code parts of speech.