1. Adjectives and Main Subjects
PENS Lesson 9

2. Purpose of the lesson
You know how to write and check four types of simple sentences. So far, each of the subjects you have seen in sentences has been comprised of one word. Today, we will talk about writing sentences that have subjects comprised of several words. This will make your sentences more interesting.

3. Expectations
Take Notes
SLANT

4. Review the definition of a verb the definition for an action verb
examples of action verbs
the definition for a linking verb
the linking verbs
the definition for a subject
examples of subjects
the definition of a prepositional phrase
examples of prepositions and prepositional phrases
the definition of an infinitive
examples of infinitives
The PENS Steps
The four parts of the Search and Check Step

5. Define adjective
The long, white limousine carried the singers to their hotel.
main subject = limousine

6. Define adjective
Adjective - a word that describes or tells more about a noun.
(Cue Card #11)
How many/How much?
Which one?
What kind/type?

7. Define main subject
The long, white limousine carried the singers to their hotel.
main subject - the one word that tells us what the sentence is about

8. Define Complete Subject
The long, white limousine carried the singers to their hotel.
complete subject - contains all the words that describe the whole subject

9. Practice Identifying main subjects
Lesson Sheet 20

10. Practice Marking