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The Heart of a Sentence: Subjects & Predicates – What makes a complete sentence? – Define simple subject and predicate – Subject: who/what the sentence is about; Predicate: what the subject does – Identifying subjects in sentences – The main noun or pronoun in a sentence is the subject – Finding the predicate in sentences – The main verb or verb phrase in a sentence is the predicate | This slide introduces the fundamental components of a sentence: the subject and the predicate. Begin by discussing what constitutes a complete sentence versus fragments and run-ons. Explain that every sentence has a simple subject, the main noun or pronoun the sentence is about, and a simple predicate, the main verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject does. Use examples to illustrate these concepts. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to identify the simple subject and predicate in any given sentence. Encourage students to practice with sentences from their favorite books or ones they create themselves.

Understanding Sentences: Subjects and Predicates – Definition of a sentence – A sentence is a complete thought, made up of words. – Main parts: subject and predicate – Every sentence has a subject (who/what) and a predicate (what about it). – Simple subject explained – The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun. – Simple predicate explained – The simple predicate is the main action or state of being verb. | This slide introduces the basic components of a sentence, which are crucial for understanding sentence structure. A sentence is more than just a string of words; it conveys a complete thought. The subject tells us ‘who’ or ‘what’ the sentence is about, while the predicate gives us information about the subject. The simple subject is typically a single noun or pronoun that can stand alone as the main focus of the sentence. The simple predicate is the verb that describes the action or state of being of the subject. Use examples to illustrate these concepts, such as ‘The dog (simple subject) barked (simple predicate).’ Encourage students to practice identifying the simple subject and predicate in sentences to strengthen their grammar skills.

Identifying Simple Subjects – Simple subject: noun or pronoun – It’s the main word in the subject part of a sentence. – Answers ‘who’ or ‘what’ in a sentence – It’s the focus of the sentence and drives the action. – Example: ‘The dog barked loudly.’ – ‘The dog’ is the one performing the action of barking. – Class practice on simple subjects – We’ll identify simple subjects in different sentences. | This slide introduces the concept of the simple subject in a sentence, which is essential for understanding sentence structure. The simple subject is often a noun or pronoun that tells us who or what the sentence is about. It’s important to highlight that the simple subject can be just one word, and it’s the core of the subject part of a sentence. Use the example provided to show how ‘The dog’ is the simple subject that is doing the action of barking. During class practice, provide sentences of varying complexity and encourage students to find the simple subjects. This activity will help reinforce their understanding and ability to identify the simple subject in any sentence they encounter.

Identifying Simple Predicates – What is a simple predicate? – The main verb or verb phrase in a sentence – Function of simple predicates – Expresses action or state of the subject – Example: ‘She runs every morning.’ – ‘runs’ tells us what ‘She’ does – Class practice activity | This slide introduces the concept of simple predicates to the students. Begin by explaining that a simple predicate is the verb or verb phrase in a sentence that tells us what the subject is doing or what state it is in. Emphasize that it is essential for a complete sentence and can be a single word or a group of words. Use clear examples to illustrate the concept, such as ‘She runs every morning,’ where ‘runs’ is the simple predicate that tells us the action of the subject ‘She.’ After explaining, engage the class in a practice activity where they identify simple predicates in different sentences. This will help reinforce their understanding and prepare them for more complex sentence structures.

Sentence, Fragment, or Run-on? – What is a sentence fragment? – An incomplete sentence missing a subject, predicate, or both. – Defining a run-on sentence – Two or more sentences incorrectly combined into one. – Analyzing examples together – Practice identifying each type – We’ll do exercises to spot fragments and run-ons. | This slide introduces students to the concepts of sentence fragments and run-on sentences. Begin by explaining that a sentence fragment is like an unfinished thought that doesn’t give a complete idea because it’s missing a subject (who or what the sentence is about), a predicate (what the subject is doing), or both. Then, describe a run-on sentence as a common mistake where two or more sentences are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions, making it confusing. Use examples on the board to illustrate the difference between complete sentences, fragments, and run-ons. For practice, provide sentences for students to identify as complete, fragment, or run-on, and correct them if necessary. This will help reinforce their understanding and prepare them for writing more coherent and grammatically correct sentences.

Class Activity: Sentence Detectives – Form ‘Sentence Detective’ groups – Mission: Identify subjects and predicates – The subject is who or what the sentence is about; the predicate tells us what the subject does or is. – Present findings to the class – Are you ready to investigate? | In this engaging class activity, students will work in small groups to practice identifying the simple subject and predicate within given sentences. As ‘Sentence Detectives,’ they will analyze sentences to determine the main components. The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about, while the simple predicate is the verb or verb phrase that tells something about the subject. After the investigation, each group will have the opportunity to present their findings, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Provide guidance on how to identify subjects and predicates and encourage discussion among groups. Offer examples and be ready to assist groups as needed. Possible sentences for the activity: ‘The dog barks loudly,’ ‘She runs every morning,’ ‘The cake tastes delicious.’

Homework: Subjects and Predicates – Write 10 original sentences – Underline subjects and predicates – Find the main noun and verb in each sentence – Simple subject underlined once – The main noun of the sentence is the ‘who’ or ‘what’ – Simple predicate underlined twice – The main verb tells what the subject does or is | This homework assignment is designed to reinforce the lesson on identifying the simple subject and predicate in a sentence. Students are tasked with creating their own sentences, which encourages them to think critically about sentence structure. By underlining the simple subject and predicate, they visually distinguish the core components of a sentence. During the next class, students will share their sentences, providing an opportunity for peer learning and for the teacher to address any misconceptions. It’s important to remind students that the simple subject is typically a noun or pronoun, while the simple predicate is the verb or verb phrase that tells something about the subject.

Review: Subjects and Predicates – Reviewing subjects and predicates – The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun; the simple predicate is the main verb – Every sentence needs a subject and predicate – Congratulate students on their hard work – Anticipate the next class | As we wrap up today’s lesson, revisit the key concepts of identifying simple subjects and predicates in sentences. Emphasize the importance of both elements in forming complete sentences. Congratulate the students on their effort and progress in understanding these fundamental components of sentence structure. Let them know that their hard work is appreciated and that you’re looking forward to seeing them apply these skills in the next class. Encourage them to continue practicing at home by identifying subjects and predicates in their reading material.