Sentence Structure Lessons # 2 : Created by Michael Friermood Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood and

The two main parts of a sentence are… and the predicate. the subject, Do you remember the two main parts of a sentence? Complete Sentence Complete Sentence Subjects and Predicates: Review Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood

The large airplane flew into the air. What is this sentence about? Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Subjects and Predicates: Review

The large airplane flew into the air. Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Subjects and Predicates: Review

A painter in white overalls stepped onto the ladder. Complete Sentence Complete Sentence Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Subjects and Predicates: Review

A painter in white overalls A painter in white overalls stepped onto the ladder. This is the whole subject. Do you remember what a NOUN is? A person, place, or thing, right? Some people think animals should not be considered “things,” so they give them their own noun category. So … a person, place, thing, or animal, okay? Well actually, ideas are also nouns … like “history,” or “justice,” or “sadness.” Alright, so nouns are: people, places, things, animals, and ideas. Simple & Complete Subjects: Modeled Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood

A painter in white overalls We can also boil this down to the main noun that simply shows who or what the sentence is about. Let’s boil the complete subject down to just the main noun. painter Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Subjects: Modeled Practice

A painter in white overalls We can also boil this down to the main noun that simply shows who or what the sentence is about. Let’s boil the complete subject down to just the main noun. painter A painter in white overalls stepped onto the ladder. Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Subjects: Modeled Practice

Let’s look at another sentence. My hard-working dad pushed the lawn mower. Now let’s zoom in. My hard-working dad dad Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Subjects: Modeled Practice

Now let’s do it a different way. Here’s a sentence: The art museum opens on Monday. Simple & Complete Subjects: Guided Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood

Here’s another one: The cherry popsicle drips down onto my shirt. Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Subjects: Guided Practice

Let’s do one more: The mall is a fun place to meet friends. Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Subjects: Guided Practice

In a moment, you’ll see a sentence. Then you’ll see a bubble begin floating across the page, like this… Alright. Let’s see who is getting the hang of this. Simple & Complete Subjects: Interactive Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood

Just a reminder… Ready? Our trip to Disney World was a blast! Here comes the bubble! Let’s check. Did you stand up for… And did you raise your hands for… Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Subjects: Interactive Practice

Next one: Ella’s little sister will swim in the race today. Here comes the bubble! Let’s check. Did you stand up for… And did you raise your hands for… And did you sit down for “will swim in the race today?” Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Subjects: Interactive Practice

Let’s slide over to the predicate side of a sentence now. A painter in white overalls stepped onto the ladder. Let’s zoom in on the complete predicate. Simple & Complete Predicates: Modeled Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood

Let’s slide over to the predicate side of a sentence now. A painter in white overalls stepped onto the ladder. stepped onto the ladder. Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Predicates: Modeled Practice

My hard-working dad pushed the lawn mower. Now let’s zoom in. Let’s look at another sentence. Pushed the lawn mower. Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Predicates: Modeled Practice

Now let’s do it a different way. Here’s a sentence: The art museum opens on Monday. Simple & Complete Predicates: Guided Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood

The cherry popsicle drips down onto my shirt. Here’s another one: Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Predicates: Guided Practice

Let’s do one more: The mall is a fun place to meet friends. Uncle Roy hardly ever replaces his light bulbs. One type of fish sometimes swims upstream. Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Predicates: Guided Practice

Alright. Let’s see who is getting the hang of this. In a moment, you’ll see a sentence. Then you’ll see a bubble begin floating across the page, like this… Simple & Complete Predicates: Interactive Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood

Just a reminder… Ready? Our trip to Disney World was a blast! Here comes the bubble! Let’s check. Did you throw your dart at… And did you bounce on your toes for… Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Predicates: Interactive Practice

Next one: Ella’s little sister will swim in the race today. Here comes the bubble! Let’s check. Did you throw your dart at… And did you bounce on your toes for… Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple & Complete Predicates: Interactive Practice

Do you think you are ready to combine your knowledge of simple and complete subjects and predicates? Let’s review by playing 4 Corners! When you hear the music playing you move to a corner. Once the music stops a sentence will appear. Look at the blue part. On your dry erase boards decide if it is a simple subject, complete subject, simple predicate or complete predicate. Once I reveal the answer, the kid(s) in that corner is out and plays at their seat. On our last slide, the kid(s) in that corner is the winner! Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates: Interactive Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood

Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates: Interactive Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple Subject Complete Subject Simple Predicate Complete Predicate Each person in our family plays a musical instrument. Simple Subject

Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates: Interactive Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple Subject Complete Subject Simple Predicate Complete Predicate The flight arrived exactly on time. Complete Predicate

Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates: Interactive Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple Subject Complete Subject Simple Predicate Complete Predicate My grandfather told us some funny stories. Complete Subject

Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates: Interactive Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple Subject Complete Subject Simple Predicate Complete Predicate We all cooked dinner together. Complete Predicate

Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates: Interactive Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple Subject Complete Subject Simple Predicate Complete Predicate My grandparents watched us for the week. Simple Predicate

Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates: Interactive Practice Copyright © 2013 by Michael Friermood Simple Subject Complete Subject Simple Predicate Complete Predicate The taxi driver drove him to the hotel. Complete Subject