Identifying Simple Subjects and Predicates

Identifying Simple Subjects and Predicates

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to explain and identify the simple subject or simple predicate of a sentence, identify the simple subject or predicate in at least 7 sentences and add the simple or predicate in at least 5 sentences.

Introduce the learning objective to the class and explain what they will be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you already
know about identifying
parts of a sentence?

What is a Simple Subject?

The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun in a sentence. It tells us who or what the sentence is about.

Explain what a simple subject is and give examples. Ask the class to identify the simple subject in a given sentence.

Identifying Simple Subjects

To identify the simple subject, ask yourself who or what the sentence is about. The simple subject can be a single word or a group of words.

Give the class a few sentences and have them identify the simple subject. Provide feedback and clarification as needed.

Practice: Identifying Simple Subjects

1. The cat chased the mouse. 2. Running every day is good exercise. 3. My mom and dad are coming to the game. 4. The book on the shelf is blue. 5. The boy with the red hat is my friend. 6. To learn a new language takes time. 7. The pizza delivery guy arrived late.

Have the class identify the simple subject in each sentence and provide feedback. Encourage the class to work in pairs or small groups to discuss their answers.

What is a Simple Predicate?

The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase in a sentence. It tells us what the subject is doing or what is happening in the sentence.

Explain what a simple predicate is and give examples. Ask the class to identify the simple predicate in a given sentence.

Identifying Simple Predicates

To identify the simple predicate, ask yourself what the subject is doing or what is happening in the sentence. The simple predicate can be a single word or a group of words.

Give the class a few sentences and have them identify the simple predicate. Provide feedback and clarification as needed.

Practice: Identifying Simple Predicates

1. The cat chased the mouse. 2. Running every day is good exercise. 3. My mom and dad are coming to the game. 4. The book on the shelf is blue. 5. The boy with the red hat is my friend. 6. To learn a new language takes time. 7. The pizza delivery guy arrived late.

Have the class identify the simple predicate in each sentence and provide feedback. Encourage the class to work in pairs or small groups to discuss their answers.

Adding Simple Subjects

To add a simple subject, you can add a noun or pronoun before the main verb in the sentence.

Explain how to add a simple subject to a sentence. Provide examples and encourage the class to try adding simple subjects to sentences.

Practice: Adding Simple Subjects

1. ___ walked to the store. 2. ___ is my favorite season. 3. ___ is reading a book. 4. ___ is on the phone. 5. ___ are playing in the park.

Have the class add simple subjects to each sentence and provide feedback. Encourage the class to work in pairs or small groups to discuss their answers.

Adding Simple Predicates

To add a simple predicate, you can add a verb or verb phrase after the subject in the sentence.

Explain how to add a simple predicate to a sentence. Provide examples and encourage the class to try adding simple predicates to sentences.

Practice: Adding Simple Predicates

1. She ___ to the store. 2. Fall ___ my favorite season. 3. He ___ reading a book. 4. I ___ on the phone. 5. They ___ playing in the park.

Have the class add simple predicates to each sentence and provide feedback. Encourage the class to work in pairs or small groups to discuss their answers.

Review: Identifying Simple Subjects and Predicates

Review what a simple subject and predicate are and how to identify them in a sentence.

Summarize the lesson and give the class an opportunity to ask any questions they may have.

Final Practice: Identifying and Adding Simple Subjects and Predicates

1. ___ went to the beach. 2. The ___ is sleeping. 3. They ___ playing soccer. 4. My ___ is cooking dinner. 5. The ___ broke the vase. 6. To ___ a good writer, you need to practice. 7. The ___ is barking at the mailman.

Have the class identify the simple subject and predicate in each sentence, and then add a simple subject or predicate to each sentence. Provide feedback and encouragement.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to identify and add simple subjects and predicates to sentences.

End the lesson on a positive note and encourage the class to continue practicing their skills.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.