Lesson 1: Types of Sentences

Four Kinds of Sentences: declarative imperative interrogative exclamatory

Declarative Sentences make a statement end with a period (.) examples: I teach seventh grade. Ella is my daughter. Lemons are my favorite fruit.

Imperative Sentences give a command or request end with a period (.) examples: Sit in your seat. Take out the trash, please. Turn in your homework.

Interrogative Sentences ask a question end with a question mark (?) examples: What did you eat for lunch? How did you get to school? How are you feeling?

Exclamatory Sentences express strong feelings end with an exclamation mark(!) examples: Happy birthday! Wow! That play was awesome! What an important day this is!

Let’s Practice 1. Use two hundred words in your essay imperative (.) 2. I can’t believe how slow this computer is exclamatory (!) 3. I keep extra pencils in a mug declarative (.) 4. Have you seen my dog today interrogative (?)

5. What bus do you ride interrogative (. ) 6 5. What bus do you ride interrogative (?) 6. Feed the dog before you leave imperative (.) 7. I am sick of waking up so early exclamatory (!) 8. I am bringing my lunch tomorrow declarative (.)

Classwork In the blank, write: D if the sentence is declarative Complete workbook p.47-50. In the blank, write: D if the sentence is declarative Imp if the sentence is imperative E if the sentence is exclamatory Int if the sentence is interrogative

Lesson 2: Sentences and Sentence Fragments

Think ~ Pair ~ Share How would you define “sentence”? How would you define “fragment”? Think of examples for each.

What is a Sentence? A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. examples: Many forests are endangered. Mountain Dew is my favorite drink. Ella loves to play in the pool.

What is a Fragment? A fragment DOES NOT express a complete thought. It may be missing a subject, predicate, or both. examples: Because he did Caused the ballgame to be cancelled Eating chicken

Let’s Practice 1. Walked in the woods. 2. She came to school late. 3. For animals. 4. Oak is a valuable hardwood. 5. Many plants grow in the forest. 6. Among the trees. 7. Forests provide. (F) (S) (F) (S) (S) (F) (F)

Practice Time Decide if what you read is a fragment or statement. Select an answer from the pop-up menu. Good luck!  http://www.quia.com/pop/13222.html

Classwork Complete the “Sentence Fragment” handout. Decide whether each group of words is a sentence or a fragment. Write (S) in the blank for sentence and an (F) in the blank for fragment.

Lesson 3: Subjects and Predicates

Complete Subjects A complete subject includes all of the words in the subject of a sentence. Forest workers plant new trees. This is the complete subject.

Complete Predicates A complete predicate includes all of the words in the predicate of a sentence. Forest workers plant new trees. This is the complete predicate.

Simple Subjects A simple subject is the main word or group of words in the complete subject. Forest workers plant new trees. This is the simple subject.

Simple Predicates A simple predicate is the main word or group of words in the complete predicate. It will always be a VERB! Forest workers plant new trees. This is the simple predicate.

Let’s Practice Identify the CS, CP, SS, and SP. 1. Two pelicans flew over the bar. 2. The children built a sandcastle. 3. Ben played chess with Alex. 4. The bicycle’s tire needed air.

5. Yellow is my favorite color. 6. Sam sent his friend a letter. 7 5. Yellow is my favorite color. 6. Sam sent his friend a letter. 7. The magician’s trick amazed me. 8. The bird’s feathers were blue.

Classwork Complete workbook p.51-52. ONLY DO numbers 1-15! Follow the directions on the paper. STUDY FOR THE QUIZ TOMORROW OVER THE FOUR SENTENCE TYPES, SENTENCES, AND FRAGMENTS.

Lesson 4: Compound Subjects and Predicates

Compound Subjects A compound subject has two or more simple subjects that have the same predicate. They are joined by and, or, nor. Trees and grass hold soil in place. This is the compound subject.

Compound Predicates A compound predicate has two or more simple predicates (verbs) that have the same subject. Rangers explore and protect the forest. This is the compound predicate.

Reminders The subject and the verb must agree. (p.366) singular nouns = singular verbs plural nouns = plural verbs (no “s”) ex. Scientists observe and study the effects of erosion.

Let’s Practice 1. James mowed lawns and delivered newspapers over the summer. 2. Chris and his older sister helped their mother around the house. 3. He or she could tell you. 4. We went to E.W. and bought candy.

5. Aiden and Maxwell are twins. 6. The students took notes and answered questions. 7. I woke up, brushed my hair and teeth, and went to school. 8. Mr. Morton and his students study hard and learn a lot.

Classwork Complete workbook p.53-54. ONLY DO numbers 1-16! Follow the directions on the paper.

Lesson 5: Simple, Compound, and Run-on Sentences

Simple Sentences A simple sentence has one subject and one predicate. ex: Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring. A simple sentence may have a compound subject, a compound predicate, or both. Refer to p.367 for an example.

Compound Sentences A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction (,FANBOYS) or by a semicolon (;). ex. Ecologists study nature, and rangers protect it. ex. Ecologists study nature; rangers protect it.

Run-on Sentences A run-on sentence has two or more sentences incorrectly written as one sentence. Ecologists study nature they protect it. (run-on) Ecologists study nature. They protect it. (correct) Refer to p.367 in your book.