2. Parts of a Sentences

3. Parts of a sentence Subject Predicate The subject part names whom or what the sentence is about. The predicate part tells what action the subject part does. The beautiful horse jumped over the fence.

4. What’s the subject? Subject Sometimes called the “naming part of a sentence.” It is WHO/WHAT the sentence is about. What is the subject in these sentences? Tom is a scientist.Tom My mother baked cookies.My mother

5. Let’s try some more … My dog licked my face.My dog Mike’s favorite subject is Math.Mike’s favorite subject Todd and Mark ran the 100 meter race.Todd and Mark

6. What’s the predicate? Predicate The “TELLING” part of a sentence.” It tells WHAT the subject is doing What is the predicate in these sentences? Tom is a scientist.is a scientist My mother baked cookies.baked cookies I was hit by a ball. was hit by a ball

7. Let’s try some more … My dog licked my face.licked my face Mike’s favorite subject is Math. is Math Todd and Mark ran the 100 meter race. ran the 100 meter race

8. Subjects/Predicates Sometimes we say that the subject and predicate can be divided by a FENCE The number of words on each side of the fence is not important. The action word (verb) must be behind the fence. Sam drives a train between Buffalo and Rochester. The strong, intelligent engineer steered. I I

9. Let’s try some: Use a fence to separate the subject and the predicate. Ryan Miller plays hockey. / The Buffalo Sabres won the hockey game. / Tom and Katie like to watch hockey on television. / The fans cheered when we won the game. /

10. Now try these: Use a fence to separate subject and predicate. The girls danced in the street. / They enjoyed the music being played. / The party ended at midnight. /

11. Subject or Predicate? Decide whether the underlined part is the subject or the predicate. I like to dance. The band played loud music. Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT? Predicate! Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT? Subject! Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT?

12. Subject or Predicate? My parents sing at our church. They both dance as they sing. Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT? Predicate! Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT? Subject! Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT?

13. Simple Subjects The simple subject is the main word in the subject part. (Naming!) The 4 th grade students went swimming in the pool. ss The teacher, Ms. Pernick, jumped in the pool. ss Our school pool is very large. ss

14. Simple Predicates The simple predicate is the main word in the predicate. (Action!) The lion scared me! sp He roared very loudly. sp He chased my father down the road. sp

15. Let’s try some: Identify the simple subject My mother baked a cake for my birthday. SS The hungry children ate all of the birthday cake. SS The creamy frosting tasted very good. SS Then find the simple predicate SP

16. Now try these: Identify the simple subjects and simple predicates. My math teacher helped me with the homework. SS I finished my math, science and spelling papers. SS My entire class passed the history test. SS SP

17. Try some more: Identify the simple subjects and simple predicates. Our principal is eating lunch with us today. SS I hope she doesn’t eat all of the cake. SS Strawberry cakes taste very sweet. SS SP

18. LET’S REVIEW Turn to your study buddy. Explain what the “subject” of a sentence is. Study buddies … give a thumbs up if the explanation makes sense to you! Next, explain how you can remember what the “predicate” part of a sentence is. Study buddies … give a thumbs up if the explanation makes sense to you!

19. ONE MORE THING Talk at your table … Ask each other … How can knowing about subjects and predicates make me a better reader or writer?