Lesson 1: Simple Sentences Grammar Lesson 1: Simple Sentences

Grammar Vocabulary Part of the Sentence Part of Speech Subject  Who or what a sentence is about Predicate  starting with the verb, the rest of the sentence Noun  person, place, thing, (concrete) or an idea (abstract) Pronoun  a word that takes the place of a noun Verb  what is happening / action taking place

Day 1 Sub. Pred. James ate. Sub. Pred. Cassia and Rachel played. Sub. Pred. He kicked. Sub. Pred. The dog bites.

Day 2 Mrs. Bertrand taught. Noun Verb Samuel read. Tucker sees.  Pronoun Verb   She hid.

Diagramming Sentences Diagramming sentences allows you to see each word and its use in a sentence. Each part of speech is identified by placement on a diagram, which will help you see how it functions and its purpose in a sentence. Like a math equation, diagramming has a pattern to follow. Each line in a diagram has a purpose whether it is horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.

Why Diagram a Sentence? Shows relationship between words and how they are used in a sentence. It becomes a picture instead of just a group of words. Breaks down languages to help other language learners. Helps to write clear sentences. Helps identify errors in word usage and punctuation. Helps you learn parts of speech in small steps. Helps you visualize sentences as you write them.

STEP 1: Do I have a sentence? Make sure you have a sentence; if not, make necessary corrections. Begins with a capital letter Contains a Subject Contains a Verb Correct end punctuation Conveys a thought or idea

STEP 2: The Subject On a diagram the subject is placed on the horizontal line and left of the vertical line. The vertical line separates the subject from the verb.

Step 2: The Subject Diagram Structure: Subject EXAMPLE: Sentence: Students learn. Diagram: Q. Who or what is the sentence about? A. The sentence is about students. Students

Step 3: The Verb Ask what the subject is doing, has done, or will do or what is being done to the subject. This will be your verb. Remember the verb shows action or state of being, and is the beginning of the predicate. Place to the right of the vertical line.

Step 3: The Verb Diagram Structure: subject verb EXAMPLE 1: Sentence: Students learn. Diagram: Students learn Q. Students do what? A. Students learn. EXAMPLE 2: Sentence: Mr. White teaches. Diagram: Mr. White teaches

Day 3 Joe plays. Scooby ran. Ms. Keener explains. Ms. Milligan swims.

Day 4 Pronoun He Verb cries. Subject Predicate Noun Sarah and Meg Verb hug. Compound Subject Predicate Pronoun He Verb cries. Subject Predicate