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Exploring Sentences and Predicates – Discover sentence parts – What’s a complete predicate? – Tells what the subject does or is like ‘The cat (subject) purrs loudly (predicate).’ – Spotting sentence fragments – Fragments are incomplete thoughts, not full sentences. – Avoiding run-on sentences – Run-ons are sentences that need a break, like two sentences joined without proper punctuation. | This slide introduces the concept of sentence structure to third graders, focusing on the complete predicate. Begin by explaining that every sentence has two main parts: the subject and the predicate. The complete predicate includes the verb and all other details that describe the action or state of being of the subject. Use simple examples to illustrate complete predicates. Then, differentiate between complete sentences and fragments, emphasizing that fragments are missing a subject or predicate. Lastly, explain run-on sentences and how to correct them by adding punctuation or conjunctions. Engage the students with examples and ask them to identify the predicates, fragments, and run-ons.

Understanding Sentences – What makes a sentence? – A sentence shares a complete idea. – Two main parts: subject and predicate – Every sentence splits into subject and predicate. – Subject: ‘who’ or ‘what’ – The subject is the focus of the sentence. – Predicate: ‘what about’ the subject – The predicate explains the action or state of the subject. | This slide introduces the basic components of a sentence to help students identify and understand complete predicates. Start by defining a sentence as a complete thought expressed by words. Explain that every sentence is made up of a subject, which can be a person, place, thing, or idea, and a predicate, which tells something about the subject. Use simple examples to illustrate the subject and predicate. For instance, in the sentence ‘The dog barks,’ ‘The dog’ is the subject, and ‘barks’ is the predicate. Emphasize that the predicate is important because it tells us what the subject is doing or what is happening to the subject.

Meet the Predicate – Predicate tells about the subject – It’s the part of the sentence that explains what the subject does or is. – Includes verb and other details – For example, in ‘The cat (subject) is sleeping on the mat (predicate).’, ‘is sleeping on the mat’ is the predicate. – Let’s find predicates together! – We’ll look at sentences and underline the predicates to practice. | This slide introduces the concept of the predicate as a fundamental part of sentence structure. The predicate provides information about what the subject is doing or what state it is in. It is essential for students to recognize that the predicate includes the verb and can also include other words that give more detail about the action or state of being. Use example sentences and have students identify and underline the predicates. This will help them understand how the predicate relates to the subject and the rest of the sentence. Encourage participation and provide immediate feedback to ensure comprehension.

Finding the Complete Predicate – What is a complete predicate? – It includes the verb and more – Look for the action word and what describes it – Example: ‘The cat was sitting on the sunny windowsill’ – ‘was sitting on the sunny windowsill’ tells us what the cat did – Activity: Highlight predicates in sentences! | This slide introduces the concept of the complete predicate to third-grade students. The complete predicate of a sentence tells us what the subject is doing or what is happening to the subject, including the verb and all the words that describe the action or state of being. Use the example provided to show students how to identify the verb (‘was sitting’) and the words that give more information about the verb (‘on the sunny windowsill’). For the activity, provide students with simple sentences and have them use a highlighter to mark the complete predicate. Possible sentences for the activity could include ‘The dog (subject) barked loudly at the mailman (complete predicate).’ or ‘She (subject) is reading a book under the tree (complete predicate).’ This exercise will help students understand sentence structure and improve their ability to identify parts of a sentence.

Let’s Practice Together: Finding the Predicate – I’ll show sentences on the board – Find the complete predicate – The predicate tells what the subject does or is like – Look for action or state of being – It includes the verb and all other details – We’ll review and discuss as a class | This slide is for a class activity aimed at helping third-grade students identify the complete predicate in a sentence. The complete predicate includes the verb or action, as well as all the words that give more information about the action or state of being. Start by showing sentences on the board and ask students to find the predicates. Guide them to look for the verb first, then the words that describe or give more information about the verb. After students have attempted to identify the predicates, go through the sentences together, discussing why certain words are part of the predicate and clarifying any misconceptions. This interactive approach will help reinforce their understanding of sentence structure.

Sentence, Fragment, or Run-on? – What makes a complete sentence? – A sentence has a subject, a predicate, and expresses a complete thought. – Spotting fragments and run-ons – Fragments lack parts of a sentence and run-ons are too lengthy. – Learning identification tips – Use clues like punctuation and connecting words to identify. – Practice with examples – We’ll look at examples to see these rules in action. | This slide introduces the concept of identifying sentences, fragments, and run-ons. A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a full idea. A fragment is missing one of these elements and does not express a complete thought, while a run-on sentence goes on for too long, often missing proper punctuation. Teach students to look for the subject and predicate to determine if it’s a complete sentence. Show them how to identify fragments and run-ons by looking for missing components or excessive length. Use examples to illustrate each point, and encourage students to practice by identifying sentences, fragments, and run-ons in their reading or writing exercises.

Class Activity: Predicate Hunt – Find sentences with a partner – Underline the complete predicate – The part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is like – Share your predicates with the class – Discuss the importance of predicates – Understanding predicates can improve reading comprehension and writing skills | This interactive class activity is designed to help students identify the complete predicate in a sentence, which is crucial for understanding sentence structure. By working in pairs, students will engage with the material in a collaborative and hands-on manner. Encourage them to choose sentences from books they enjoy to maintain their interest. After underlining the predicates, students will share their findings, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Discussing the role of predicates in sentences will help students understand how they contribute to the meaning and structure of a sentence, thereby enhancing their reading comprehension and writing abilities. Possible activities: 1) Students can draw pictures of the actions in the predicates. 2) Create a ‘predicate gallery walk’ where students display their sentences and others add to the predicates. 3) Have a ‘predicate challenge’ where students write the longest predicate they can. 4) Play a ‘predicate matching game’ with subjects and predicates from different books. 5) ‘Predicate charades’ where students act out the predicates for others to guess.

Great Work on Predicates! – Congrats on learning predicates! – Homework: Write 5 sentences – Create sentences on your own – Underline each complete predicate – The predicate is everything that’s not the subject – Practice makes perfect | This slide wraps up the lesson on identifying complete predicates. The students are congratulated on their effort and understanding. For homework, they are tasked with writing five sentences on any topic they like and underlining the complete predicate in each. Remind them that the complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that tell more about the action or state of being. This exercise will help reinforce their learning and improve their ability to identify predicates in sentences. Encourage them to be creative with their sentences and remind them that practice is key to mastering this concept. During the next class, review some of the sentences together to ensure understanding.