Parts of Speech

All communication is done through language. Languag, just like everything requires the correct parts in the correct places. Today you will be reviewing the parts of speech.

Your goal with this webquest is to create a "cheat sheet" for yourself that contains the main aspects about the eight parts of speech in English (Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Pronoun, Preposition, Conjunction and Interjection). This webquest also allows you to strengthen your technology skills, exercise your creativity, practice your research skills, appreciate the complexity of the English language, experience the fun of language, and visit resource sites to discriminate between different parts of speech.

1. Using Microsoft Word Program or any other word processor, elaborate a table like the one presented below:


2. Then, using the sites shown under credits (you may not need them all, feel free to jump around the list), complete your table with the requested information. 

3. Finally, send your document to the teacher´s e-mail ajit.poore@dinuba.k12.ca.us

Your Webquest will be graded using the following criteria:

Well done! You have completed the Parts of Speech Webquest! But remember, no matter how much you learn, there is still so much more to know!

For continue learning about the parts of speech, you can practice using the PSGames listed in the sidebar of the Home page of this blog.

Always keep in mind, that learning never stops!

Parts of Speech - from Yahooligans

Parts of Speech (Grammar Gorillas) -  note the help definitions given. Practice on the sentences shown and feed the gorillas their lunch.

Parts of Speech (BrainPop) - play the movie, take the quiz.

Parts of Speech (HarcourtSchool) - multimedia grammar glossary; find the part of speech you'd like defined in the list at the left, then click it.