Sentence Analysis Level 6-9
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Sentence Analysis Level 6-9 turns reading into an investigation of how a sentence holds together, exactly what children of six to nine are hungry for. The material carries reading analysis, sentence construction and logical analysis, so one shelf item grows with the child over three years. Control charts let the child verify the work without an adult, and the sentence strips make group presentations easy to run. Sturdy cardboard and paper survive constant classroom use.
“The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.'”
The Sentence Analysis Level 6-9 material transforms abstract grammatical relationships into concrete, manipulable objects through its color-coded arrows and circular symbols. Each directional arrow represents a specific part of speech, allowing children to physically trace the connections between words while building complex sentences. The circular symbols for subject-predicate relationships create a visual map of sentence structure that children can arrange and rearrange on their work mat.
- Analyze complex sentence structures using directional arrows to show word relationships
- Identify subject-predicate relationships through circular symbol placement
- Recognize how modifiers connect to the words they describe using color-coded arrows
- Build understanding of prepositional phrases and their function in sentences
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This systematic use of arrows and symbols addresses the developmental need for understanding how language functions as an interconnected system. The color-coding in Sentence Analysis Level 6-9 provides consistent visual cues that help children recognize grammatical patterns across different sentences. By physically positioning these arrows to show how adjectives modify nouns or how prepositional phrases relate to other sentence elements, children internalize grammar through movement and visual representation rather than abstract rules.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Lay out the sentence strips on a large work mat. Arrange the color-coded arrows by type in separate containers. Place the circular subject-predicate symbols in their own tray.
- 1
Begin with a simple sentence strip containing subject, verb, and object
Start with sentences from familiar reading material - 2
Place the appropriate circular symbol above the subject and predicate
Use consistent placement to establish visual patterns - 3
Connect related words using the color-coded directional arrows
Trace the arrow path with your finger to emphasize the connection - 4
Add modifiers one at a time, using arrows to show their relationships
Ask 'What word does this describe?' before placing each arrow - 5
Progress to complex sentences with multiple clauses and phrases
Build complexity gradually over several sessions
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Since 1929
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Sentence Analysis Level 6-9
