1. What makes the sentence the basic unit of human thought?
LEQ 1: Language Focus
What makes the sentence the basic unit of human thought?

2. What is a sentence?
a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses
Ex: We are going to have a great year at William Penn!

3. What is a subject/predicate?
The who in the sentence – normally a noun (person, place, thing, or idea)
The what or the action in the sentence – normally a verb.
Ex:
Billy Penn is the school’s mascot.

4. Grammar Rock!
Maybe this will help you remember the parts of a sentence. If you don’t have a complete thought, a subject and a predicate, you don’t have a complete sentence! w

5. Stay away from fragments and run-ons!

6. Dependent clause vs. Independent clause
Take notes while you follow along!
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