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Sentence Structure Lessons #2:Created by Michael FriermoodCopyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSPPredicatesSimple &Complete andSubjectsAn Engaging PowerPoint Lessonwith Accompanying Printables

The two main parts of a sentence areand the predicate.the subject,

Do you remember the two main partsof a sentence?Together, a subject and a predicate make a whole thought.CompleteSentenceAnd a whole thought is a sentence! Now isnt that SPECIAL?Subjects and Predicates: ReviewCopyright 2013 by Michael Friermood

The subject of a sentence tells who or what the sentence is about. Sometimes we call the subject the naming part.The large airplane flew into the air.What is this sentence about?The large airplane is the subject. It tells what the sentence is about. Its the naming part.

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The predicate of a sentence tells what the subject d does or did.

What did the large airplane do?flew into the air is the predicate. It tells what the subject did. Its the telling part.

Sometimes we call the predicate the telling part.The large airplane flew into the air.Copyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSubjects and Predicates: Review

The subject of a sentence tells who or what the sentence is about.(Naming Part)The predicate of a sentence tells what the subject does or did.(Telling Part)

A painter in white overalls stepped onto the ladder.Find the subject and the predicateCompleteSentenceNow isnt that special! Okay, lets zoom in on just the subject and look at it a bit closer.Copyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSubjects and Predicates: Review

A painter in white overalls A painter in white overalls stepped onto the ladder.This is the whole subject.We can call the whole subject the complete subject.SWe can also boil this down to the main noun that simply shows who or what the sentence is about.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.***NEWS FLASH*** NEWS FLASH*** NEWS FLASH*** NEWS FLASH*** NEWS FLASH*** NEWS FLASH*** NEWS FLASH*** NEWS FLASH*** NEWS FLASH*** NEWS FLASH*** NEWS FLASH*** NEWS FLASH*** NEWS FLASH***Simple & Complete Subjects:Modeled PracticeCopyright 2013 by Michael Friermood

A painter in white overalls We can call the whole subject the complete subject.We can also boil this down to the main noun that simply shows who or what the sentence is about.Lets boil the complete subject down to just the main noun.We call the main noun the simple subject. And the simple subject fits into the complete subject.painterS

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A painter in white overalls We can call the whole subject the complete subject.We can also boil this down to the main noun that simply shows who or what the sentence is about.Lets boil the complete subject down to just the main noun.We call the main noun the simple subject. And the simple subject fits into the complete subject.painterSAnd the complete subject fits into the sentence!A painter in white overalls stepped onto the ladder.Copyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple & Complete Subjects:Modeled Practice

Lets look at another sentence. My hard-working dad pushed the lawn mower.First find the complete subject.Now lets zoom in.Ready to boil it down to the simple subject?* The simple subject is the main noun that simply shows who or what the sentence is about.SMy hard-working daddad

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Now find the complete subject. Now lets do it a different way. Heres a sentence:The art museum opens on Monday. First find the simple subject. * Look for the noun that simply shows who or what the sentence is about.SSimple & Complete Subjects:Guided PracticeCopyright 2013 by Michael Friermood

Now find the complete subject. Heres another one:The cherry popsicle drips down onto my shirt.First find the simple subject. * Look for the noun that simply shows who or what the sentence is about.SCopyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple & Complete Subjects:Guided Practice

Now find the complete subject. Lets do one more:The mall is a fun place to meet friends.First find the simple subject. SCopyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple & Complete Subjects:Guided Practice

In a moment, youll see a sentence. Then youll see a bubble begin floating across the page, like thisAlright. Lets see who is getting the hang of this.When the bubble is floating above any part of the complete subject, stand up.

When the bubble is floating above the simple subject, raise your hands.

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Just a reminderSThe complete subject tells who or what the sentence is about. The simple subject is the main noun that simply shows who or what the sentence is about. Ready?Our trip to Disney World was a blast!Here comes the bubble! Lets check. Did you stand up forAnd did you raise your hands forCopyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple & Complete Subjects:Interactive Practice

SThe complete subject tells who or what the sentence is about. The simple subject is the main noun that simply shows who or what the sentence is about. Next one:Ellas little sister will swim in the race today.Here comes the bubble! Lets check. Did you stand up forAnd did you raise your hands forAnd did you sit down for will swim in the race today?

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Lets slide over to the predicate side of a sentence now.SPA painter in white overalls stepped onto the ladder.The predicate tells what the subject does or did.What did the painter do?This is the whole predicate. We call it the complete predicate. Lets zoom in on the complete predicate.Simple & Complete Predicates:Modeled PracticeCopyright 2013 by Michael Friermood

Lets slide over to the predicate side of a sentence now.PA painter in white overalls stepped onto the ladder.The predicate tells what the subject does or did.stepped onto the ladder.We can also target just the verb. The verb simply shows what the subject does or did. Lets throw a dart at the verb.We call the verb the simple predicate.And the simple predicate fits into the complete predicate.And the complete predicate fits into the sentence!Have you had practice finding the verb before?The verb usually is the first word in the predicate. So we could say that the simple predicate usually begins the complete predicate.Copyright 2013 by Michael Friermood

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PMy hard-working dad pushed the lawn mower.First find the complete predicate. Now lets zoom in.Ready to throw your dart onto the simple predicate?*The simple predicate is the verb.Lets look at another sentence. Pushed the lawn mower.

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Now find the complete predicate. Now lets do it a different way. Heres a sentence:The art museum opens on Monday. First find the simple predicate. * Look for the verb.PSimple & Complete Predicates:Guided PracticeCopyright 2013 by Michael Friermood

Now find the complete predicate. The cherry popsicle drips down onto my shirt.First find the simple predicate. * Look for the verb.PHeres another one:Copyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple & Complete Predicates:Guided Practice

Now find the complete predicate. Lets do one more:The mall is a fun place to meet friends. First find the simple predicate. PRemember how the simple predicate (the verb) is usually the first word of the complete predicate?

Just be careful. Its not always like that. Here are a couple of sentences where the verb is not the first word in the complete predicate.Uncle Roy hardly ever replaces his light bulbs.One type of fish sometimes swims upstream.Copyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple & Complete Predicates:Guided Practice

Alright. Lets see who is getting the hang of this.When the bubble is floating above any part of the complete predicate, bounce on your toes while standing.When the bubble is floating above the simple predicate, pretend to throw a dart.In a moment, youll see a sentence. Then youll see a bubble begin floating across the page, like this

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Just a reminderThe complete predicate tells what the subject does or did. The simple predicate is the verb.Ready?Our trip to Disney World was a blast!Here comes the bubble! Lets check. Did you throw your dart atAnd did you bounce on your toes forPCopyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple & Complete Predicates:Interactive Practice

The complete predicate tells what the subject does or did. The simple predicate is the verb.Next one:Ellas little sister will swim in the race today.Here comes the bubble! Lets check. Did you throw your dart atAnd did you bounce on your toes forPCopyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple & Complete Predicates:Interactive Practice

Do you think you are ready to combine your knowledge of simple and complete subjects and predicates?Lets 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 PracticeCopyright 2013 by Michael Friermood

Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates:Interactive PracticeCopyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple SubjectComplete SubjectSimple PredicateComplete PredicateEach person in our family plays a musical instrument.

Simple Subject

Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates:Interactive PracticeCopyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple SubjectComplete SubjectSimple PredicateComplete PredicateThe flight arrived exactly on time.

Complete Predicate

Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates:Interactive PracticeCopyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple SubjectComplete SubjectSimple PredicateComplete PredicateMy grandfather told us some funny stories.Complete Subject

Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates:Interactive PracticeCopyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple SubjectComplete SubjectSimple PredicateComplete PredicateWe all cooked dinner together.Complete Predicate

Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates:Interactive PracticeCopyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple SubjectComplete SubjectSimple PredicateComplete PredicateMy grandparents watched us for the week.Simple Predicate

Simple & Complete Subjects & Predicates:Interactive PracticeCopyright 2013 by Michael FriermoodSimple SubjectComplete SubjectSimple PredicateComplete PredicateThe taxi driver drove him to the hotel.Complete Subject

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