English: Thursday, May 22, 2014 Lit Books! 1.Handouts: * Grammar #52 (Diagramming Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates) 2.Homework: * Grammar #52 (Diagramming Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates) [If you don’t finish in class, it is homework.] 3.Assignments due: * None, but... Today we will collect your Lit books!

Lesson Goal: Learn how to diagram simple subjects and simple predicates. Outcomes: Be able to... 1.Identify the simple subject in any given sentence. 2.Diagram the simple subject in any given sentence. 3.Identify the simple predicate in any given sentence. 4.Diagram the simple predicate in any given sentence.

Starter #1: How many of you respond better to a visual image of a concept, rather than just seeing and hearing words? For many people, and you may be one of them, seeing something like a diagram makes it easier to understand new concepts. For example, some people love maps because seeing the directions in a visual way helps them make connections more quickly than just hearing the directions verbally or seeing directions written as words. Today we are going to learn how to “draw sentences.” Sometimes, students who don’t particularly like grammar absolutely love what I’m going to teach you. It’s called “diagramming sentences.” If you can learn to diagram sentences, not only will you understand grammar better, but you will also become a better student of foreign languages. In fact, I’m willing to make this wager: After learning how to diagram sentences, this 6 th grade class will become better at Spanish than any other class Ms. Eovino has ever had.

Starter #2: Today we are going to learn the first two steps in diagramming sentences. Take out a scratch sheet of paper. 1) Draw a long horizontal line. 2) Now draw one short vertical line that crosses the horizontal line. The simple subject will appear first, on the upper left-hand side. The simple predicate will appear after it, on the upper right hand side. First rule to remember: Use a capital letter whenever you see one in a sentence, but do NOT use any punctuation. Let’s see if you can diagram this sentence: Dynamite explodes.

Starter #3: Let’s try another sentence. Remember to write only the simple subject and the simple predicate. [Hint: A simple predicate can include a helping verb.] See if you can diagram this sentence: The dynamite will explode on schedule. We’re ready for today’s assignment!