Sentence Patterns Lesson 44

Introduction He hit the ball over the fence. The seagull ate the bread from my hand.

Cotter built a sand castle by the ocean. Jesus loves the children. Introduction Cotter built a sand castle by the ocean. Jesus loves the children.

Sentence Patterns A sentence pattern is the way words are put together to form a complete thought.

Sentence Patterns You have learned four sentence patterns: S V S V DO S LV PN S LV PA

Sentence Patterns Sentence with action verbs may have these sentence patterns: S V S V DO

Sentence Patterns Sentence with linking verbs may have these sentence patterns: S LV PN S LV PA

Sentence Patterns Putting parentheses around the prepositional phrases in a sentence will help you to identify the direct object, predicate noun, or predicate adjective.

Guided Practice S V 1. My aunt cheers for her team. ( ) S V

Guided Practice 2. The fans are enthusiastic about this game. ( ) LV 2. The fans are enthusiastic about this game. PA ( ) S LV PA

Independent Practice 1. A sentence with an action verb may also have a ____. predicate noun predicate adjective direct object

Independent Practice 4. Bobby Orr’s good sportsmanship is legendary. LV PA S LV PA

Independent Practice 5. He was a defenseman for the Boston Bruins. ( ) LV 5. He was a defenseman for the Boston Bruins. PN ( ) S LV PN

Apply and Write Write several sentences about an organized sport you have watched being played. Which sentence pattern did you use most often?