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Monday, August 4, 2025

Struggling with Teaching Sentence Structure? Help is Here.

Are your students finding it difficult to analyze English sentences? Whether they're just beginning to learn the language or studying a foreign language that requires a solid grasp of English grammar, understanding sentence structure is essential.

That’s where I come in.

With over 30 years of classroom experience and a lifelong passion for grammar, I’ve created a straightforward, engaging way to master the art of sentence construction. In my Simple Steps to Sentence Sense video series, I walk learners through eight clear, manageable steps to understanding sentence structure.

Each video is paired with a practice exercise and an answer key, making it easy to learn and review at your own pace.

These videos are short and easy to understand. You can use them with students who enroll late in the year, with students who need tutoring, or you can play each video for your class, sit back, and let me explain each of the eight steps as an introduction to the actual unit from the Simple Steps to Sentence Sense eBooks and resources.

How to Use SAM (Sentence Analysis Map)
Step 1 - Prepositional Phrases
Step 2 - The Verb
Step 3 - the Subject
Step 4A - Action Verb Complements
Step 4L - Linking Verb Complements
Step 5 - Adjectives and Adverbs
Step 6 - Finding Phrases (verbals, and appositives)
Step 7 - Finding Clauses (adjective, adverb, and noun)

This program is perfect for students, children, or grandchildren who need a little extra support—and confidence—in writing and grammar.

If you're looking for a practical, proven way to strengthen sentence skills, this just might be the gentle push they need to succeed.

These videos complement all of my grammar eBooks and resources. You can find all the Simple Steps to Sentence Sense resources here.

The first video in the series is free. If you want to check it out, click here.

You always save 20% when purchasing a bundle. Click here to make the purchase that will save you hours of time.

Thanks for reading. I hope your new school year is your best one yet!

Charlene

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Sunday, August 18, 2024

Setting the Stage for a Successful School Year

Those of us who have spent time in our classrooms know that teaching is a profoundly rewarding profession. We witness our students’ excitement after learning new skills and experience the joy of positively impacting young lives. Each day offers new opportunities to inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and create a supportive learning environment.

However, we also quickly realize that the challenges in our profession are equally significant. Balancing the diverse needs of students, managing classroom behavior, and staying current with educational trends is demanding. The weight of standardized assessments, lack of resources, and external pressures can create stress. Despite these hurdles, the privilege of shaping future minds and the joy of building lasting relationships with students, which makes teaching incredibly fulfilling, is what keeps us connected and valued in our profession.

I always found that adequate preparation is the key to a smooth start to a school year. The first few days in a secondary classroom can sometimes feel like playing musical chairs, as class loads are balanced, and students’ schedules are adjusted to accommodate their needs. As new students are added and dropped from your class roll, establishing your class routine can be challenging.

Colorful posters on your walls that explain your class rules and expectations can help students become acclimated. I sent a letter home for parental signatures that included what I would like them to know about my expectations and classroom routine. I also previewed the novels and major projects I would assign. The more parents know about your class, the more they can support their children’s learning, fostering a collaborative and supportive educational environment.

I have a FREE Day Planner and To-Do List that you can print. It’s simple, but I hope it’s helpful.

You can download it here.

I have a great back-to-school unit that will get your new semester or school year off to a good start. Everything you need is included in this unit. Five pages of instruction for the teacher and a four-page handout packet for the students. When completed, students will have introduced each other to you and to their classmates, and you will have taken three assessment grades.

You can find it here.

I hope the coming school year is a great one for you and your students.

Thanks for reading,

Charlene

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Sunday, July 18, 2021

Sun, Sand, and Savings Sale Week of July 19-23

Sun, Sand, & Savings Sale

$1 resources $2 resources and FREE resources. Week of July 19-23

It's that great summer sale again. You can choose from amazing TpT resources and save BIG!

You can find all the sales and giveaways for grades K-12 here.

Every Monday in July, I will mark two of my resources down to $1.00. Click on the link below to shop deals on 7/19. (I will not reduce prices until tomorrow!)

Three Ways Authors Reveal Characters

Comparing and Contrasting Two Short Stories

Every Tuesday in July, I will mark two of my resources down to $2.00. Click here to shop deals on 7/20.

(I will not reduce prices until Tuesday!)

Scenarios to Plot a Mystery Story

Show Don't Tell

Every Wednesday in July, I will mark two of my digital resources down to $1.00. Click here to shop deals on 7/21. (I will not reduce prices until Wednesday.)

Guide to Understanding a Novel

Using Irregular Verbs Correctly Set One

Every Thursday and Friday in July, you can enter a $100 TpT Gift Card giveaway. Winners are announced on the main website on Saturday.

You can enter the giveaway on Thursday and Friday here.

Every Friday you can grab one or two of my Freebies.

Finding Prepositional Phrases Video

Practice with Possessive Nouns Worksheets

You can find all the sales and giveaways for grades K-12 here.

Bookmark it for use during July.

Monday, August 3, 2020

Back to School on TpT

Tomorrow, August 4th and Wednesday, August 5th everything in my TpT store will be 20% off including bundles. If you add the code BTS20 at checkout, TpT will give you an additional 5% off.

I have many distance learning resources that you can use in Google Drive. They include lessons, exercises, and the answers. You will find them here.

Have you tried BOOM Cards? They are self-grading digital task cards that your students will love. I have created several decks. You will find them here. Play the previews to see what you think.

My big news is that now all three editions of Simple Steps to Sentence Sense are now in Google Drive and students will type their work into text boxes on GOOGLE Slides.

Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for Elementary and ESL

Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for Middle School

Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for High School

BUNDLES are always a bargain, but during a TpT sale, they become a SUPER BARGAIN. I have some new bundles in my store. Click here to see them.

Please stay well and safe. If I can help you, please send me an email at booksbycharlenetess@gmail.com.

All the best,
Charlene

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Secondary Teachers Ready for Back to School

We love back to school time here in secondary! Join us to celebrate with the TpT Sale, August 3rd - 4th and get those lessons you need for up to 28% off! Check out the top secondary teachers below for some great deals on top lesssons!

All of my lesson will be on sale for two days including my Simple Steps to Sentence Sense eBooks. Be sure to check out my Top Secondary Seller friends' stores below for great bargains.

Use the code BTS15 at checkout to receive up to 28% off in some cases.

Thanks for reading,