Exploring Sentences: The Complete Subject – Parts of a sentence – Sentences have subjects and predicates – Define complete subject – The who or what the sentence is about, plus all its descriptors – Examples of complete subjects – ‘The quick brown fox’, ‘A loud thunder’, ‘My best friend’ – Practice finding subjects – We’ll identify subjects in sentences together | This slide introduces the concept of the complete subject within the structure of a sentence. Begin by explaining that every sentence is made up of two main parts: the subject and the predicate. The complete subject includes the main noun (the ‘who’ or ‘what’) along with all the words that describe it. Use clear examples to illustrate complete subjects, and encourage students to think of their own. In class, practice identifying the complete subject in various sentences to reinforce the concept. This activity will help students understand sentence structure and improve their reading comprehension skills.

Understanding Sentences – What is a sentence? – A sentence shares a complete idea. – Main parts: subject and predicate – Every sentence has a subject and a predicate. – The subject: ‘who’ or ‘what’ – The subject is the focus of the sentence. – Finding the complete subject – Look for ‘who’ or ‘what’ before the verb. | This slide introduces the basic concept of a sentence to third-grade students. Begin by explaining that a sentence is a way to share a complete thought or idea. Highlight that every sentence is made up of two essential parts: the subject and the predicate. The subject of the sentence tells us who is doing the action or what the sentence is about. To help students identify the complete subject, instruct them to ask ‘who’ or ‘what’ is performing the action in the sentence. Provide examples of simple sentences and guide students to find the subjects. For instance, in the sentence ‘The cat sleeps on the mat,’ ‘The cat’ is the subject because it is ‘who’ the sentence is about. Encourage students to practice with sentences from their favorite books or stories.

Exploring Sentence Subjects – Simple vs. complete subjects – Simple subject: main word – Like ‘dog’ in ‘The dog barks loudly.’ – Complete subject: all details – Includes descriptors, like ‘The small brown dog’ in ‘The small brown dog barks loudly.’ – Examples of each subject type – ‘Dog’ is simple, ‘The small brown dog’ is complete | In this slide, we introduce the concept of subjects in sentences, distinguishing between simple and complete subjects. A simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about, while the complete subject includes the simple subject and all the words that describe or modify it. Use examples to illustrate the difference: for instance, in the sentence ‘The small brown dog barks loudly,’ ‘dog’ is the simple subject, and ‘The small brown dog’ is the complete subject. Encourage students to identify subjects in sentences they encounter in their reading and to differentiate between simple and complete subjects. This understanding is foundational for recognizing sentence structure and for future lessons on predicates and sentence fragments.

Finding the Complete Subject – What is the complete subject? – The complete subject includes the main noun and its modifiers. – Example sentence – ‘The playful kitten’ is the complete subject in our example. – Ask: ‘Who or what is the sentence about?’ – It’s the main part of the sentence that tells us who or what performs the action. – Practice identifying subjects | This slide is aimed at helping third-grade students understand how to identify the complete subject in a sentence. Begin by explaining that the complete subject is the who or what the sentence is about, including all the words that describe the main noun. Use the example sentence to illustrate this point. Encourage students to ask themselves about the subject of the sentence to find the complete subject. Provide additional sentences and have the students practice finding the complete subject to reinforce the concept. This activity will enhance their understanding of sentence structure and improve their reading comprehension skills.

Practice Time: Identifying Complete Subjects – I’ll show sentences on the board – You find the complete subjects – Look for the person, animal, or thing the sentence is about – Remember: ‘who’ or ‘what’ leads – Let’s practice together first – We’ll do some examples as a class before independent work | This slide is for an interactive classroom activity where students will practice identifying the complete subject in various sentences. The complete subject includes all the words that tell who or what the sentence is about, not just the main noun. Start by demonstrating a few examples on the board, guiding students to recognize the complete subject. Afterward, allow students to try identifying the subjects on their own with new sentences. Provide immediate feedback and support. For the activity, consider sentences like ‘The playful puppy barked loudly’ where ‘The playful puppy’ is the complete subject. Encourage students to ask questions and discuss their answers with peers.

Let’s Review: Finding the Complete Subject – Understanding sentences – A sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. – Simple vs. complete subject – Simple subject is just the main word, complete subject includes all the words that tell about the subject. – Identifying the complete subject – Look for who or what the sentence is about, including all the describing words. – Practice finding complete subjects | This slide is aimed at helping third-grade students review the concept of sentences and subjects. Begin by defining a sentence and ensuring students understand that it must contain a subject and a verb and express a complete thought. Then, explain the difference between a simple subject, which is the main noun or pronoun in a sentence, and a complete subject, which includes the simple subject and all the words that describe or modify it. Use examples to illustrate how to find the complete subject in a sentence. For instance, in the sentence ‘The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog,’ ‘The quick brown fox’ is the complete subject. Encourage students to practice by finding the complete subject in various sentences, both in class and as homework.

Class Activity: Subject Hunt – Pair up for a subject search – Choose sentences from favorite books – Identify and write down complete subjects – The complete subject includes the main noun and its modifiers – Get ready to share with the class | This activity is designed to help students identify the complete subject in a sentence, which includes the main noun and all its modifiers. By working in pairs, students can discuss and determine the complete subject from sentences in books they enjoy. Provide worksheets for them to record their findings. After the activity, facilitate a class discussion where each pair shares their sentences and identified subjects. This collaborative exercise not only reinforces the concept of complete subjects but also promotes reading and peer learning. Prepare to guide students who may struggle with distinguishing between simple and complete subjects.