Fundamentals in sentence strategies has several asspects that went very well. The pace was made by student knowledge. Each lesson was not needed so we created a pace that was just right for the class. Adjustments were made depending on individual needs. Small groups were pulled for students needing more time while other students were able to move forward with skills.
Finding time to reach all students after small groups were formed became tricky. I was lucky to have two teachers in the room, which made this easier. Managing time and classroom behavior were the keys to success.
The impact these lessons had on students was extremely positive. They felt enabled because they were able to do the exercises. Implementing their new (and old) knowledge into their writing is a continual lesson, but using the vocabulary from the strategy made it successful.